Gemma 3 27B vs GLM 5.2
Google's open multimodal model with 128K context and 140+ language support.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Gemma 3 27B vs GLM 5.2▼
Which is better, Gemma 3 27B or GLM 5.2?
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Based on the Capability Index, GLM 5.2 scores higher (83.4 vs 64.6). However, "better" depends on your use case — pricing, speed, context window, and specific capability needs all matter.
Which is cheaper, Gemma 3 27B or GLM 5.2?
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Gemma 3 27B has a lower blended cost. Gemma 3 27B: $0.08 input / $0.16 output. GLM 5.2: $1.40 input / $4.40 output.
Which has a larger context window, Gemma 3 27B or GLM 5.2?
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GLM 5.2 has a larger context window: Gemma 3 27B supports 131K tokens vs GLM 5.2 at 262K tokens.
Do both Gemma 3 27B and GLM 5.2 support vision?
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Gemma 3 27B supports vision/image input, but GLM 5.2 does not.
What are the key differences between Gemma 3 27B and GLM 5.2?
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Key differences: GLM 5.2 has a notably higher capability index (18.8 point gap); Gemma 3 27B is significantly cheaper; only Gemma 3 27B supports vision input; only GLM 5.2 offers extended reasoning mode. Compare full specs on this page.
Which model should I choose for my use case?
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If cost is your priority, choose the cheaper option. If you need the highest intelligence for complex tasks, pick the higher-scoring model. For long documents or codebases, choose the larger context window. You can try both Gemma 3 27B and GLM 5.2 for free on idapt.app to see which performs better for your specific needs.