Gemma 3 27B IT vs Gemma 3 12B
Gemma 3 12B is cheaper on output tokens, while Gemma 3 12B offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 3 27B IT or Gemma 3 12B based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 27B IT | Gemma 3 12B |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cortecs | |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.05 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.15 |
| Context window | 131K | 131K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Mar 2025 | — |
| Aider Polyglot score | 4.9 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1358 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 47.7 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1165 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 124 |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 27B IT or Gemma 3 12B cheaper?
Gemma 3 12B is cheaper on output tokens ($0.15 vs $0.30 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 27B IT or Gemma 3 12B?
Gemma 3 12B has the larger context window (131K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.