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title: "gemma-3-12b-it - Model Details & Comparison"
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# gemma-3-12b-it - Model Details & Comparison

> gemma-3-12b-it from Crusoe: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gemma-3-12b-it

gemma-3-12b-it is a chat model from Crusoe, one of 7 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, ranking 301 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 85% of models in this category. gemma-3-12b-it supports vision, function calling. It accepts up to 131K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Crusoe Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **131,072 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemma-3-12b-it supports: Function Calling, Vision, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Tool Choice.

## gemma-3-12b-it Pricing Overview

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, gemma-3-12b-it ranks 301 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 85% of models in this category.

gemma-3-12b-it is one of 7 Crusoe chat models, with support for vision, function calling.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemma-3-12b-it with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-4.1-nano | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| Phi-4-multimodal-instruct | Azure | $0.08 | $0.32 |
| mistral-small-2503 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.30 |
| gemini-2.0-flash | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |

- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano.md)
- [Compare gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14.md)
- [Compare Phi-4-multimodal-instruct](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/phi-4-multimodal-instruct.md)
- [Compare mistral-small-2503](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/mistral-small-2503.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.0-flash](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.0-flash.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemma-3-12b-it costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/crusoe/model/gemma-3-12b-it.md)
- [All Crusoe pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/crusoe.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemma-3-12b-it cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. gemma-3-12b-it costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens while gpt-4.1-nano costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-4.1-nano 0% more affordable for input. However, gemma-3-12b-it may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gemma-3-12b-it pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemma-3-12b-it input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 301 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 85% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.10 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gemma-3-12b-it different from other Crusoe models?

Among Crusoe's 7 chat models, gemma-3-12b-it ranks 1 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemma-3-12b-it?

The most comparable chat models to gemma-3-12b-it are: gpt-4.1-nano from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-4.1-nano-2025-04-14 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); Phi-4-multimodal-instruct from Azure ($0.08/1M input tokens); mistral-small-2503 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How do I calculate gemma-3-12b-it costs?

gemma-3-12b-it is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.10 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.10.

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- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
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