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Gemma 3 27B vs gemma 3n E4B it

Gemma 3 27B (Google) and gemma 3n E4B it (Google) compared on the ModelCap Index, API price, context window, provider availability, weight access and every public benchmark board they share. Figures are the same ones shown on the live rankings; nothing here is a hidden score.

Snapshot as of 6 November 2026

As of 6 November 2026, Gemma 3 27B holds the stronger ModelCap Index position (#152 vs #238); and Gemma 3 27B offers the longer context window (131K vs 33K tokens).

Which should you choose?

Choose Gemma 3 27B if…

  • you want the stronger overall ModelCap Index position — #152 against #238 (42.6 vs 30.2 points).
  • you need the longer context window — 131K tokens against 33K.
  • you want provider choice — 4 listed API providers against 0.
  • Arena text is your yardstick — 1365 against 1318.
  • Arena coding is your yardstick — 1357 against 1307.

Choose gemma 3n E4B it if…

  • you want the more recently listed model — gemma 3n E4B it was listed 3 June 2025, Gemma 3 27B 12 March 2025.

Gemma 3 27B vs gemma 3n E4B it: specs, pricing and context

Specification comparison of Gemma 3 27B and gemma 3n E4B it
FieldGemma 3 27BGooglegemma 3n E4B itGoogle
ModelCap Index position#152#238
Index score42.630.2
EvidenceMeasuredMeasured
Input price / 1M tokens$0.08Unlisted
Output price / 1M tokens$0.35Unlisted
Context window131K tokens33K tokens
Declared route output cap118K-
API providers listed40
Weight accessGated accessGated access
Input modalitiesText, ImageText, Image
First listed12 March 20253 June 2025
PublisherGoogleGoogle

Evidence: 2 public benchmark observations across 2 boards · 2 public benchmark observations across 2 boards. Prices are the lowest listed API offer per million tokens observed on the OpenRouter catalogue.

Benchmark scores: Gemma 3 27B vs gemma 3n E4B it

Public benchmark boards where Gemma 3 27B or gemma 3n E4B it has a published result
BoardGemma 3 27Bgemma 3n E4B itLeads
Arena textArena (LMArena)13651362–1369Not reported13181312–1323Not reportedGemma 3 27B
Arena codingArena (LMArena)13571350–136413071297–1317Gemma 3 27B
BFCL V4UC Berkeley (Gorilla)29.5Prompt—Only one result

Scores are the sources' own published figures for each model's best evaluated configuration; ModelCap never re-runs a benchmark.

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Gemma 3 27B vs gemma 3n E4B it: common questions

Is Gemma 3 27B better than gemma 3n E4B it?

Gemma 3 27B ranks higher on the ModelCap Index as of 6 November 2026: #152 against #238. That is a capability ranking built from public benchmark evidence with published uncertainty; whether it is "better" for you also depends on price, context and where you can run it. Their published uncertainty intervals do not overlap, but the aggregate Index does not predict performance on every task; compare the relevant benchmark configurations before choosing.

Is Gemma 3 27B cheaper than gemma 3n E4B it?

At least one of the two has no listed API price on ModelCap right now, so no price comparison is made.

Which has the bigger context window, Gemma 3 27B or gemma 3n E4B it?

Gemma 3 27B has the larger context window: 131K tokens against 33K. OpenRouter catalogue or provider-endpoint declaration. Limits can vary by provider and prompt length; a model-wide maximum has not been independently verified.

Which is better for coding, Gemma 3 27B or gemma 3n E4B it?

Arena coding: Gemma 3 27B 1357, gemma 3n E4B it 1307 — Gemma 3 27B leads.

Are Gemma 3 27B and gemma 3n E4B it open-weight models?

Gemma 3 27B: Gated access. gemma 3n E4B it: Gated access. Open weights mean the checkpoint can be downloaded and self-hosted under its licence. A missing weight link does not identify every API or chat product that offers a model.

Where can I run Gemma 3 27B and gemma 3n E4B it?

ModelCap currently lists 4 API providers for Gemma 3 27B and 0 for gemma 3n E4B it, from the OpenRouter catalogue snapshot the site serves; each model page lists the providers and their prices.

How current is this Gemma 3 27B vs gemma 3n E4B it comparison?

Every figure and ModelCap Index position comes from the same published snapshot dated 6 November 2026. Publication and page updates happen separately; use the snapshot date shown on the page.

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