Model Comparison
Gemma 3 27B vs Kimi K3Which is better in 2026?
Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemma 3 27B is 48.0x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Gemma 3 27B vs Kimi K3 — which is better?
Gemma 3 27B (by Google) and Kimi K3 (by Moonshot AI) 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 Kimi K3 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA). Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, Gemma 3 27B is roughly 48.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Kimi K3 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose Gemma 3 27B if…
- cost matters — it's about 48.0x cheaper per token
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Choose Kimi K3 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- 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 Kimi K3 is better at 1 benchmark (GPQA).
Kimi K3 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemma 3 27B ($0.10/1M tokens) is 30.0x cheaper than Kimi K3 ($3.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemma 3 27B ($0.20/1M tokens) is 75.0x cheaper than Kimi K3 ($15.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Kimi K3 is more expensive than Gemma 3 27B.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Model Size
Parameter count comparison
Kimi K3 has 2773.0B more parameters than Gemma 3 27B, making it 10270.4% larger.
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Kimi K3 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Gemma 3 27B's 131,072 tokens. Kimi K3 can generate longer responses up to 1,048,576 tokens, while Gemma 3 27B is limited to 131,072 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemma 3 27B and Kimi K3 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemma 3 27B
Kimi K3
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemma 3 27B was released on 2025-03-12, while Kimi K3 was released on 2026-07-16.
Kimi K3 is 16 months newer than Gemma 3 27B.
Mar 12, 2025
1.4 years ago
Jul 16, 2026
4 days 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.
Provider Availability
Gemma 3 27B is available from DeepInfra, Novita. Kimi K3 is available from Moonshot AI.
Gemma 3 27B
Kimi K3
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Gemma 3 27B
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Detailed Comparison
Interactive Arena
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Run your own prompts against Gemma 3 27B and Kimi K3 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemma 3 27B vs Kimi K3.