Gemma 3 1B vs Ministral 3 3B
Both are capability tier 1.
| Gemma 3 1B | Ministral 3 3B | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Mistral | |
| Capability tier | 1/8 | 1/8 |
| Size class | NANO | NANO |
| Parameters | 1B | 3B |
| Context window | 32,768 | — |
| Input $/M | — | $0.10 |
| Output $/M | — | $0.10 |
| Cached input $/M | — | $0.01 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 1B cheaper than Ministral 3 3B?
Pricing isn't listed for both models — at least one is open-weights (self-host). Use the Mintok sizing report to compare $/M-token.
Gemma 3 1B vs Ministral 3 3B: which has a bigger context window?
Both list the same context window (32,768 tokens).
Which is more capable, Gemma 3 1B or Ministral 3 3B?
Both sit at the same capability tier (1/8) — pick on price, context, or benchmark them on your prompts.
Settle it on your own prompts
List prices only go so far — benchmark Gemma 3 1B and Ministral 3 3B on your actual workload for measured cost, latency and quality.
Pricing and specs maintained by Mintok's catalog watchers from public sources. Not investment advice. Methodology.