Model Comparison

Gemma 3 27B vs Pixtral-12B

Gemma 3 27B has a slight edge in benchmark performance. Gemma 3 27B is 1.2x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

5 benchmarks

Gemma 3 27B outperforms in 3 benchmarks (HumanEval, IFEval, MATH), while Pixtral-12B is better at 2 benchmarks (ChartQA, DocVQA).

Gemma 3 27B has a slight edge in benchmark performance.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Gemma 3 27B costs less

For input processing, Gemma 3 27B ($0.10/1M tokens) is 1.5x cheaper than Pixtral-12B ($0.15/1M tokens).

For output processing, Gemma 3 27B ($0.20/1M tokens) is 1.3x more expensive than Pixtral-12B ($0.15/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Pixtral-12B is more expensive than Gemma 3 27B.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Google
Gemma 3 27B
Input tokens$0.10
Output tokens$0.20
Best providerDeepinfra
Mistral AI
Pixtral-12B
Input tokens$0.15
Output tokens$0.15
Best providerMistral
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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

14.6B diff

Gemma 3 27B has 14.6B more parameters than Pixtral-12B, making it 117.7% larger.

Google
Gemma 3 27B
27.0Bparameters
Mistral AI
Pixtral-12B
12.4Bparameters
27.0B
Gemma 3 27B
12.4B
Pixtral-12B

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Gemma 3 27B accepts 131,072 input tokens compared to Pixtral-12B's 128,000 tokens. Gemma 3 27B can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Pixtral-12B is limited to 8,192 tokens.

Google
Gemma 3 27B
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
Mistral AI
Pixtral-12B
Input128,000 tokens
Output8,192 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Gemma 3 27B and Pixtral-12B support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Gemma 3 27B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Pixtral-12B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 3 27B is licensed under Gemma, while Pixtral-12B uses Apache 2.0.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Gemma 3 27B

Gemma

Open weights

Pixtral-12B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 3 27B was released on 2025-03-12, while Pixtral-12B was released on 2024-09-17.

Gemma 3 27B is 6 months newer than Pixtral-12B.

Gemma 3 27B

Mar 12, 2025

1.2 years ago

5mo newer
Pixtral-12B

Sep 17, 2024

1.7 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Gemma 3 27B is available from DeepInfra, Novita. Pixtral-12B is available from Mistral AI.

Gemma 3 27B

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Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.20/1M
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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.11/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.20/1M

Pixtral-12B

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Mistral
Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.15/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Larger context window (131,072 tokens)
Less expensive input tokens
Higher HumanEval score (87.8% vs 72.0%)
Higher IFEval score (90.4% vs 61.3%)
Higher MATH score (89.0% vs 48.1%)
Mistral AI
Less expensive output tokens
Higher ChartQA score (81.8% vs 78.0%)
Higher DocVQA score (90.7% vs 86.6%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Google
Gemma 3 27B
Mistral AI
Pixtral-12B

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 3 27B vs Pixtral-12B.

Which is better, Gemma 3 27B or Pixtral-12B?

Gemma 3 27B has a slight edge in benchmark performance. Gemma 3 27B is made by Google and Pixtral-12B is made by Mistral AI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemma 3 27B compare to Pixtral-12B in benchmarks?

Gemma 3 27B scores GSM8k: 95.9%, IFEval: 90.4%, MATH: 89.0%, HumanEval: 87.8%, BIG-Bench Hard: 87.6%. Pixtral-12B scores DocVQA: 90.7%, ChartQA: 81.8%, VQAv2: 78.6%, MT-Bench: 76.8%, HumanEval: 72.0%.

Is Gemma 3 27B cheaper than Pixtral-12B?

Gemma 3 27B is 1.5x cheaper for input tokens. Gemma 3 27B costs $0.10/M input and $0.20/M output via deepinfra. Pixtral-12B costs $0.15/M input and $0.15/M output via mistral.

What are the context window sizes for Gemma 3 27B and Pixtral-12B?

Gemma 3 27B supports 131K tokens and Pixtral-12B supports 128K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Gemma 3 27B and Pixtral-12B?

Key differences include context window (131K vs 128K), input pricing ($0.10 vs $0.15/M), licensing (Gemma vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 3 27B and Pixtral-12B?

Gemma 3 27B is developed by Google and Pixtral-12B is developed by Mistral AI.