Gemma 3n E4B Instructed vs o3
o3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. o3 is 7.1x cheaper per token.
Google · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while o3 is better at 2 benchmarks (AIME 2025, GPQA). o3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, o3 is roughly 7.1x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
o3 also accepts a larger context window (200,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current benchmark, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Gemma 3n E4B Instructed
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2025
Choose o3
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 2 shared benchmarks
- cost matters — it's about 7.1x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 200,000 token context window
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while o3 is better at 2 benchmarks (AIME 2025, GPQA).
o3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Playground indexes and blind preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemma 3n E4B Instructed ($20.00/1M tokens) is 10.0x more expensive than o3 ($2.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemma 3n E4B Instructed ($40.00/1M tokens) is 5.0x more expensive than o3 ($8.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemma 3n E4B Instructed is more expensive than o3.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
o3 accepts 200,000 input tokens compared to Gemma 3n E4B Instructed's 32,000 tokens. o3 can generate longer responses up to 100,000 tokens, while Gemma 3n E4B Instructed is limited to 32,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemma 3n E4B Instructed and o3 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed
o3
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed was released on 2025-06-26, while o3 was released on 2025-04-16.
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed is 2 months newer than o3.
Jun 26, 2025
1.2 years ago
2mo newerApr 16, 2025
1.4 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed has a knowledge cutoff of 2024-06-01, while o3 has a cutoff of 2024-05-31.
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed has more recent training data (up to 2024-06-01), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to o3 (2024-05-31).
Jun 2024
1 mo newerMay 2024
Provider Availability
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed is available from Together. o3 is available from OpenAI.
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed
o3
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Gemma 3n E4B Instructed and o3 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Gemma 3n E4B Instructed vs o3.