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Gemma 3 12B

Google DeepMind · All Gemma models
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Gemma 3 12B is a language model with 12B parameters from Google DeepMind. It is currently free at 1 provider with up to — tokens of context. The model understands images, supports tool calling. Its weights are open, so it can also run locally.

Developer
Google DeepMind
Parameters
12B
Type
Text
License
Open weights

Where to use Gemma 3 12B for free

Each row is a separate free endpoint with its own limits.

ProviderContextLimitCard
NVIDIA Build
google/gemma-3-12b-it
— Free serverless inference for development; limits and model availability may change. No Open

Quick start

curl https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $NVIDIA_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "google/gemma-3-12b-it",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello!"}]
  }'

Example for NVIDIA Build. Any OpenAI-compatible client works: Cursor, Cline, OpenCode, Open WebUI.

Benchmarks

Intelligence Index
3.8
GPQA Diamond
34.9%
Humanity's Last Exam
4.2%
Terminal-Bench Hard
0.8%
τ²-Bench
10.8%
Long context (LCR)
8.3%

Source: Artificial Analysis · Gemma 3 12B Instruct

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FAQ

Is Gemma 3 12B free?

Yes. As of September 26, 2026, Gemma 3 12B is free at NVIDIA Build. Each provider has its own limits — see the table above.

How do I call Gemma 3 12B via API?

Use any OpenAI-compatible client with base URL https://integrate.api.nvidia.com/v1, model ID google/gemma-3-12b-it, and a NVIDIA Build key.

How good is Gemma 3 12B?

Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index: 3.8, GPQA Diamond: 35%. For comparison, the strongest free model in the catalog right now is GLM 5.3.

Is Gemma 3 12B open-weight?

Yes, the weights are published — you can download and run it locally, for example with Ollama or LM Studio.