Gemma 2 27B IT vs Txgemma 27B Chat
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Gemma 2 27B IT | Txgemma 27B Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 27.2B | 27.2B |
| Context | 8K | — |
| Architecture | — | — |
| License | Gemma Terms | Other |
| Downloads | 130.7K | 339 |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Apr 2025 |
VRAM by Quantization: Gemma 2 27B IT vs Txgemma 27B Chat
| Quantization | Bits | Gemma 2 27B IT VRAM | Txgemma 27B Chat VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2_K | 3.40 | 12.7 GB | — |
| Q3_K_M | 3.90 | 14.6 GB | — |
| Q3_K_S | 3.50 | 13.1 GB | — |
| Q4_K_M | 4.80 | 18.0 GB | — |
| Q5_K_M | 5.70 | 21.3 GB | — |
| Q6_K | 6.60 | 24.7 GB | — |
| Q8_0 | 8.00 | 29.9 GB | — |
Verdict
Gemma 2 27B IT is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Gemma 2 27B IT and Txgemma 27B Chat?
Gemma 2 27B IT is a 27.2B model from Google (Gemma 2 family), while Txgemma 27B Chat is a 27.2B model from Google (Gemma 2 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.