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# gemma-7b-it - Model Details & Comparison

> gemma-7b-it from Groq: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About gemma-7b-it

gemma-7b-it is a chat model from Groq, one of 11 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, ranking 414 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. gemma-7b-it supports function calling. It accepts up to 8K input tokens.

## Specifications

- **Groq Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **8,192 Max Input Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Output Tokens.**
- **8,192 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.10 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

gemma-7b-it supports: Function Calling, Tool Choice.

## gemma-7b-it Pricing Overview

At $0.10 per 1M input tokens and $0.10 per 1M output tokens, gemma-7b-it ranks 414 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 84% of models in this category.

gemma-7b-it is one of 11 Groq chat models, with support for function calling.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to gemma-7b-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 | Azure | $0.13 | $0.50 |
| Phi-4-reasoning | Azure | $0.13 | $0.50 |
| mistral-small-2503 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.30 |

- [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](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/phi-4.md)
- [Compare Phi-4-reasoning](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/phi-4-reasoning.md)
- [Compare mistral-small-2503](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/mistral-small-2503.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate gemma-7b-it costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq/model/gemma-7b-it.md)
- [Check Groq status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/groq.md)
- [All Groq pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/groq.md)

## FAQ

### Is gemma-7b-it cheaper than gpt-4.1-nano?

No. gemma-7b-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-7b-it may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does gemma-7b-it pricing compare to the average chat model?

gemma-7b-it input pricing is $0.10 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 414 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.10 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes gemma-7b-it different from other Groq models?

Among Groq's 11 chat models, gemma-7b-it ranks 4 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to gemma-7b-it?

The most comparable chat models to gemma-7b-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 from Azure ($0.13/1M input tokens); Phi-4-reasoning from Azure ($0.13/1M 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 check if Groq is down?

You can monitor Groq service health in real time on the Bifrost Groq Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate gemma-7b-it costs?

gemma-7b-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.

## Related Resources

- [Groq models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/groq.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [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)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
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