FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 vs Gemma 4 12B
At a Glance
| Compare | FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8Black Forest Labs | Gemma 4 12BGoogle DeepMind |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | Not reported | 262K |
| Model facts checked | Aug 28, 2026View model evidence → | Sep 3, 2026View model evidence → |
Token prices are the lowest available sourced USD rates; input and output may use different providers. Cost ranking estimates output spend on LiveBench, not a full request bill. Ranking methodology →
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Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | FLUX.2-klein-base-4b-fp8 | Gemma 4 12B |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Black Forest Labs | Google DeepMind |
| Family | Flux 2 Klein Base 4b Fp8 | Gemma 4 |
| Model | FLUX.2-klein-base-4b-fp8 | Gemma 4 12B |
| Version | FLUX.2-klein-base-4b-fp8 | Gemma 4 12B |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| Released | 2026-01-15 | 2026-05-23 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Image | Text, Image, Video, Audio |
| Output modalities | Image | Text |
| Context window | Unknown | 262K |
| Total parameters | 4B | 12B |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | apache-2.0 | apache-2.0 |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| API available | Unknown | Yes |
| Self-hostable | Yes | Yes |
| Provider access | Unknown | Together Ai (Standard) |
| Capabilities | generation | chat, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools |
FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 Capabilities
Gemma 4 12B Capabilities
Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 vs Gemma 4 12B FAQs
Is FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 or Gemma 4 12B better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 and Gemma 4 12B, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 or Gemma 4 12B?+
Neither model has a directly sourced input price in this comparison. Neither model has a directly sourced output price in this comparison.
Which has a larger context window, FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 or Gemma 4 12B?+
Neither model has a larger sourced context window in this comparison. FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 is — and Gemma 4 12B is 262K.
Which performs better in benchmarks, FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 or Gemma 4 12B?+
There is no overall benchmark winner: At least two independently verified, protocol-matched benchmarks are required for an overall winner.
Can FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 or Gemma 4 12B be self-hosted?+
Both models have the same recorded self-hosting status: supported. FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 is open weight; Gemma 4 12B is open weight.
Can FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 and Gemma 4 12B understand images?+
FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 is documented with image input; Gemma 4 12B is documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 or Gemma 4 12B?+
Neither has a larger sourced maximum output. FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 is — and Gemma 4 12B is —.
Do FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 and Gemma 4 12B support reasoning and tool use?+
FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8: image input. Gemma 4 12B: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 or Gemma 4 12B?+
FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 has 0 sourced provider routes; Gemma 4 12B has 1, so Gemma 4 12B has broader tracked availability.
Which offers better value, FLUX.2 klein Base 4B FP8 or Gemma 4 12B?+
There is no universal value winner. Compare the input and output prices above with the matched benchmark result for your workload: cheaper tokens can be offset by different quality, token usage, latency, or provider availability.