Head to head
Gemma 4 2B vs Gemma 3 27B
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and a verdict by use case.
| Spec | Gemma 4 2B | Gemma 3 27B |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 2B | 27B |
| Author | ||
| License | Gemma | Gemma |
| Context window | 0k | 0k |
| VRAM at Q4 | 1.2 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM at Q5 | 1.4 GB | 19 GB |
| VRAM at Q8 | 2.1 GB | 29 GB |
| VRAM at FP16 | 4 GB | 54 GB |
| Use cases | chat, vision, multilingual, small | chat, general, vision, multilingual |
Verdict
Gemma 3 27B is significantly larger (27B vs 2B), so expect higher quality but heavier VRAM and slower throughput.