Model Comparison

Gemma 3n E4B vs GPT-5.6 TerraWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing Gemma 3n E4B and GPT-5.6 Terra across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Gemma 3n E4B vs GPT-5.6 Terra — which is better?

Gemma 3n E4B (by Google) and GPT-5.6 Terra (by OpenAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Choose Gemma 3n E4B if…

  • you are already invested in the Google ecosystem

Choose GPT-5.6 Terra if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Gemma 3n E4B and GPT-5.6 Terradon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Only GPT-5.6 Terra specifies input context (1,050,000 tokens). Only GPT-5.6 Terra specifies output context (128,000 tokens).

Google
Gemma 3n E4B
Input- tokens
Output- tokens
OpenAI
GPT-5.6 Terra
Input1,050,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Gemma 3n E4B and GPT-5.6 Terra support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Gemma 3n E4B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

GPT-5.6 Terra

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.

Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.

Gemma 3n E4B

Proprietary

Closed source

GPT-5.6 Terra

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 3n E4B was released on 2025-06-26, while GPT-5.6 Terra was released on 2026-07-09.

GPT-5.6 Terra is 13 months newer than Gemma 3n E4B.

Gemma 3n E4B

Jun 26, 2025

1.1 years ago

GPT-5.6 Terra

Jul 9, 2026

2 weeks ago

1.0yr newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemma 3n E4B has a knowledge cutoff of 2024-06-01, while GPT-5.6 Terra has a cutoff of 2026-02-16.

GPT-5.6 Terra has more recent training data (up to 2026-02-16), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to Gemma 3n E4B (2024-06-01).

Gemma 3n E4B

Jun 2024

GPT-5.6 Terra

Feb 2026

1.7 yr newer

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

OpenAI
Larger context window (1,050,000 tokens)

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Gemma 3n E4B and GPT-5.6 Terra side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemma 3n E4B
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GPT-5.6 Terra
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FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 3n E4B vs GPT-5.6 Terra.

Which is better, Gemma 3n E4B or GPT-5.6 Terra?

Gemma 3n E4B (Google) and GPT-5.6 Terra (OpenAI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Gemma 3n E4B compare to GPT-5.6 Terra in benchmarks?

Gemma 3n E4B scores ARC-E: 81.6%, BoolQ: 81.6%, PIQA: 81.0%, HellaSwag: 78.6%, Winogrande: 71.7%. GPT-5.6 Terra scores Connectors: 100.0%, HealthBench Consensus: 95.1%, Search and Function-Calling: 94.6%, GPQA: 92.9%, Capture-the-Flag Challenges (Internal): 91.8%.

What are the context window sizes for Gemma 3n E4B and GPT-5.6 Terra?

Gemma 3n E4B supports an unknown number of tokens and GPT-5.6 Terra supports 1.1M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

Who makes Gemma 3n E4B and GPT-5.6 Terra?

Gemma 3n E4B is developed by Google and GPT-5.6 Terra is developed by OpenAI.

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