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Gemma 3 27B vs Qwen3.8-Flash-Next

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Open-Weight Models · verified 2 Sept 2026

Gemma 3 27BGooglecurrent
Qwen3.8-Flash-NextAlibabacurrent
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SpecificationGemma 3 27BQwen3.8-Flash-Next
SummaryRuns on a single 16GB GPU.The most downloaded thing on Hugging Face right now, and a stated Qwen4 preview.
Context—262K native, ~1M extended
Input ($/Mtok)—$0.15
Output ($/Mtok)—$0.47
LicenceGemma licenceOpen weights
Max output—32K
Parameters27B125B total, 6B active
Released—26 Aug 2026
Model ID—Qwen/Qwen3.8-Flash-Next
CategoryOpen-Weight ModelsOpen-Weight Models
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Gemma 3 27B

Runs on a single 16GB GPU.

Best for local deployment.

Full spec sheet →

Qwen3.8-Flash-Next

  • 125B total parameters with only 6B active per token
  • Alibaba describes it as a preview of the Qwen4 architecture
  • Top of the Hugging Face trending list, with a GGUF build close behind it

Best for open weights at speed.

Full spec sheet →