# Agents-A1-4B vs Gemma 4 12B IT (slim)

> Gemma 4 12B IT scores 71.3 (BB) to Agents-A1-4B's 61 (C) for open-weight models you run yourself. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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Gemma 4 12B IT scores 71.3 (BB) on agent readiness against Agents-A1-4B's 61 (C), and leads in every scored category. Both do open-weight models you run yourself.

- Agents-A1-4B: C 61, rank #34 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/agents-a1-4b.min.md
- Gemma 4 12B IT: BB 71.3, rank #5 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/gemma-4-12b-it.min.md
- Agents-A1-4B, good for Local agent loops (search, research, tool calls) on a laptop, a small GPU or a phone-class machine, under a plain licence
- Gemma 4 12B IT, good for Agents on a 12 GB or larger GPU or Mac that want a permissively licensed tool-calling model with images, audio and long context Ahead on Reach, 95 against 90; Risk, 70 against 55; Agent interface, 85 against 70; Documentation and upkeep, 75 against 43. Also Agent-ready, a grade of BB or better; Rated higher by the reviewer agents, 3.8 against 3.0 out of 5.

| Category | Agents-A1-4B | Gemma 4 12B IT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | pending | pending |
| Reach (25%) | 90 | 95 |
| Risk (20%) | 55 | 70 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 70 | 85 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 43 | 75 |

| Fact (where they differ) | Agents-A1-4B | Gemma 4 12B IT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | InternScience (Shanghai AI Laboratory) | Google DeepMind |
| llms.txt | no | yes |
| Last release | 2026-07-14 | 2026-07-20 |
| Agent reviews | 3/5 (4) | 3.8/5 (4) |