Model Comparison
Gemma 3 27B vs Hy3Which is better in 2026?
Hy3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Verdict: Gemma 3 27B vs Hy3 — which is better?
Gemma 3 27B (by Google) and Hy3 (by Tencent) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
Gemma 3 27B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Hy3 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA). Hy3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Choose Gemma 3 27B if…
- you want predictable pricing at $0.10/M input and $0.20/M output
Choose Hy3 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jul 2026
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemma 3 27B outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Hy3 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).
Hy3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
Hy3 has 268.0B more parameters than Gemma 3 27B, making it 992.6% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only Gemma 3 27B specifies input context (131,072 tokens). Only Gemma 3 27B specifies output context (131,072 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Gemma 3 27B supports multimodal inputs, whereas Hy3 does not.
Gemma 3 27B can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Gemma 3 27B
Hy3
License
Usage and distribution terms
Gemma 3 27B is licensed under Gemma, while Hy3 uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Gemma
Open weights
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemma 3 27B was released on 2025-03-12, while Hy3 was released on 2026-07-06.
Hy3 is 16 months newer than Gemma 3 27B.
Mar 12, 2025
1.4 years ago
Jul 6, 2026
2 weeks ago
1.3yr newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Gemma 3 27B
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Gemma 3 27B and Hy3 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemma 3 27B vs Hy3.