Gemma 4 12B IT vs Phi-4 14B
Gemma 4 12B IT (2026) and Phi-4 14B (2024) are frontier reasoning models from Google DeepMind and Microsoft Research. Gemma 4 12B IT ships a 256k-token context window, while Phi-4 14B ships a 16k-token context window. On Google-Proof Q&A, Gemma 4 12B IT leads by 22.7 pts. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads.
Gemma 4 12B IT fits 16x more tokens; pick it for long-context work and Phi-4 14B for tighter calls.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Gemma 4 12B IT | Phi-4 14B |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents | provider-routed production |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | Classification and JSON / JSON / Tool use |
| Context window | 256k | 16k |
| Cheapest output | - | $0.14/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 2 tracked | 3 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | Google-Proof Q&A leader | 1 shared |
Decision tradeoffs
- Gemma 4 12B IT holds a shared-benchmark lead on Google-Proof Q&A, ahead by 22.7 points.
- Gemma 4 12B IT has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Gemma 4 12B IT uniquely exposes Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Gemma 4 12B IT for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Phi-4 14B has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and route flexibility.
- Local decision data tags Phi-4 14B for Classification and JSON / Tool use.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Gemma 4 12B IT
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Phi-4 14B
$87.00
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Gemma 4 12B IT and Phi-4 14B; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning before moving production traffic.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Phi-4 14B and Gemma 4 12B IT; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Gemma 4 12B IT adds Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-06-03 | 2024-12-13 |
| Context window | 256k | 16k |
| Parameters | 12B | 14B |
| Architecture | Decoder Only | Decoder Only |
| License | Apache 2.0OSI-approved | MITOSI-approved |
| Openness | Open source | Open source |
| Weights | Available | Unknown |
| Code | Unknown | Unknown |
| Commercial use | Commercial use: permitted | Commercial use: permitted |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2025-01 | 2024-06 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Gemma 4 12B IT | Phi-4 14B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | - | $0.07/1M tokens |
| Output price | - | $0.14/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Gemma 4 12B IT | Phi-4 14B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| JSON / Tool use | Yes | No |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Gemma 4 12B IT | Phi-4 14B |
|---|---|---|
| Google-Proof Q&A | 78.8 | 56.1 |
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-29. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.