Gemma 3 Models — Hardware Requirements
16 Gemma 3 models from Google and the community, from the smallest that runs in 0.1 GB of VRAM up to 27.4B parameters. Every row links to full quantization tables and GPU compatibility.
All Gemma 3 Models by Size
| Model | Params | Runs from | Context | Publisher | Quant downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemma 3 270M IT | 268M | 0.1 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3 270M | 268M | 0.1 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3 270M IT Heretic | 268M | 0.4 GB | 33K | ||
| Gemma 3 270M IT | 270M | 0.1 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3 1B IT | 1000M | 0.3 GB | 33K | ||
| Gemma 3 1B Pt | 1000M | 0.5 GB | — | ||
| Gemma3 1B CulturaViva ITA | 1000M | 0.8 GB | 33K | ||
| Gemma3 1B IT | 1B | 2.2 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3n E2B IT Litert Lm | 2B | 0.9 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3n E4B IT Litert Lm | 4B | 1.9 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3 4B IT | 4.3B | 1.3 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3n E2B IT | 5.4B | 1.6 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3n E4B IT | 7.8B | 2.4 GB | — | ||
| Gemma 3 12B IT | 12.2B | 3.7 GB | 33K | ||
| Gemma 3 12B IT Heretic | 12.2B | 6.2 GB | 131K | ||
| Gemma 3 12B IT Heretic v2 | 12.2B | 6.2 GB | 131K | ||
| Gemma 3 12B IT Heretic v2 | 12.2B | 6.2 GB | 131K | ||
| Gemma 3 27B IT | 27.4B | 8.3 GB | 131K |
How Gemma 3 Compares — Benchmark Rating
Gemma 3 27B IT is the highest-rated Gemma 3 model with an overall benchmark rating of 27.9/100 — #67 among 75 open models. The top proprietary model, GPT 5.5, scores 88.8. Click a model to see its full benchmark breakdown.
GPT 5.5 · proprietary88.8
Claude Opus 4.7 · proprietary87.6
Claude Fable 5 · proprietary86.6
GPT 5.4 · proprietary86.6
Claude Opus 4.8 · proprietary84.4
DeepSeek V4 Pro77.5
Qwen3.6 27B74.0
StableBeluga269.1
MiniMax M2.768.4
Gemma 3 27B IT27.9
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much VRAM do I need to run a Gemma 3 model?
- The smallest Gemma 3 model, Gemma 3 270M IT, runs from 0.1 GB of VRAM at an aggressive quantization. Larger family members need proportionally more — see the table above for every model.
- Which Gemma 3 models can I run on a 16 GB GPU?
- 18 of 18 Gemma 3 models fit in 16 GB of VRAM at some quantization, including Gemma 3 4B IT, Gemma 3 12B IT, Gemma 3 1B IT.
- What is the most popular Gemma 3 model to run locally?
- Gemma 3 4B IT is the most downloaded Gemma 3 model in local-friendly quantized formats. It runs from 1.3 GB of VRAM.
- How do Gemma 3 models score on benchmarks?
- Gemma 3 27B IT leads the family with an overall benchmark rating of 27.9/100, ranking #67 among 75 open models, while the top proprietary model, GPT 5.5, scores 88.8. See the comparison chart above for the full standings.