Model Comparison

Gemma 3 27B vs Qwen3 235B A22B

Qwen3 235B A22B shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. Qwen3 235B A22B is 1.3x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

6 benchmarks

Gemma 3 27B outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GSM8k, MATH), while Qwen3 235B A22B is better at 4 benchmarks (GPQA, LiveCodeBench, MBPP, MMLU-Pro).

Qwen3 235B A22B shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Qwen3 235B A22B costs less

For input processing, Gemma 3 27B ($0.10/1M tokens) costs the same as Qwen3 235B A22B ($0.10/1M tokens).

For output processing, Gemma 3 27B ($0.20/1M tokens) is 2.0x more expensive than Qwen3 235B A22B ($0.10/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Gemma 3 27B is more expensive than Qwen3 235B A22B.*

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

Lowest available price from all providers

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Gemma 3 27B

Input tokens$0.10

Output tokens$0.20

Best providerDeepinfra

Qwen3 235B A22B

Input tokens$0.10

Output tokens$0.10

Best providerFireworks

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Model Size

Parameter count comparison

208.0B diff

Qwen3 235B A22B has 208.0B more parameters than Gemma 3 27B, making it 770.4% larger.

Gemma 3 27B

27.0Bparameters

Qwen3 235B A22B

235.0Bparameters

27.0B

Gemma 3 27B

235.0B

Qwen3 235B A22B

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Gemma 3 27B accepts 131,072 input tokens compared to Qwen3 235B A22B's 128,000 tokens. Gemma 3 27B can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Qwen3 235B A22B is limited to 128,000 tokens.

Gemma 3 27B

Input131,072 tokens

Output131,072 tokens

Qwen3 235B A22B

Input128,000 tokens

Output128,000 tokens

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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Gemma 3 27B supports multimodal inputs, whereas Qwen3 235B A22B 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

Text

Images

Audio

Video

Qwen3 235B A22B

Text

Images

Audio

Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 3 27B is licensed under Gemma, while Qwen3 235B A22B 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

Qwen3 235B A22B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 3 27B was released on 2025-03-12, while Qwen3 235B A22B was released on 2025-04-29.

Qwen3 235B A22B is 2 months newer than Gemma 3 27B.

Gemma 3 27B

Mar 12, 2025

1.2 years ago

Qwen3 235B A22B

Apr 29, 2025

1.1 years ago

1mo newer

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. Qwen3 235B A22B is available from Fireworks, DeepInfra, Novita, Together.

Gemma 3 27B

Deepinfra

Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.20/1M

Novita

Input Price:Input: $0.11/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.20/1M

Qwen3 235B A22B

Fireworks

Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.10/1M

Deepinfra

Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M

Novita

Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.80/1M

Together

Input Price:Input: $0.20/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M

* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Gemma 3 27B

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Google

Larger context window (131,072 tokens)

Supports multimodal inputs

Higher GSM8k score (95.9% vs 94.4%)

Higher MATH score (89.0% vs 71.8%)

Qwen3 235B A22B

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Less expensive output tokens

Higher GPQA score (47.5% vs 42.4%)

Higher LiveCodeBench score (70.7% vs 29.7%)

Higher MBPP score (81.4% vs 74.4%)

Higher MMLU-Pro score (68.2% vs 67.5%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature	Gemma 3 27B	Qwen3 235B A22B

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 3 27B vs Qwen3 235B A22B.

Which is better, Gemma 3 27B or Qwen3 235B A22B?

Qwen3 235B A22B shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. Gemma 3 27B is made by Google and Qwen3 235B A22B is made by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemma 3 27B compare to Qwen3 235B A22B in benchmarks?

Gemma 3 27B scores GSM8k: 95.9%, IFEval: 90.4%, MATH: 89.0%, HumanEval: 87.8%, BIG-Bench Hard: 87.6%. Qwen3 235B A22B scores Arena Hard: 95.6%, GSM8k: 94.4%, BBH: 88.9%, MMLU: 87.8%, MMLU-Redux: 87.4%.

Is Gemma 3 27B cheaper than Qwen3 235B A22B?

Both models cost $0.10 per million input tokens.

What are the context window sizes for Gemma 3 27B and Qwen3 235B A22B?

Gemma 3 27B supports 131K tokens and Qwen3 235B A22B 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 Qwen3 235B A22B?

Key differences include context window (131K vs 128K), multimodal support (yes vs no), licensing (Gemma vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 3 27B and Qwen3 235B A22B?

Gemma 3 27B is developed by Google and Qwen3 235B A22B is developed by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team.