Gemma 4 27B
21 consumer GPUs can run Gemma 4 27B at Q4 natively. Precise VRAM thresholds and benchmarks below.
llama.cpp 0.2.x · CUDA 12 · ROCm 6 · Updated monthly · methodology →
Execution Context
This model requires a Mid-range GPU (16 GB VRAM)
Cómo ejecutar este modelo
CPU vs GPU for Gemma 4 27B →
VRAM Calculator — instant compatibility check
RTX 5090
32 GB · Runs Q4 natively · Check availability
*Prices and availability may change. Some links are affiliate links.
System Requirements
VRAM by Quantization
| Quantization | VRAM needed | Disk space | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| FP16 (max quality) | 59.4 GB | 54 GB | Maximum |
| Q8 (high quality) | 29.7 GB | 27 GB | Near-lossless |
| Q4 (recommended) Best balance | 14.9 GB | 13.5 GB | Recommended |
| Q2 (minimum) | 7.4 GB | 6.8 GB | Quality loss |
Model Details
| Developer | |
| Parameters | 27B |
| Context window | 256,000 tokens |
| License | Apache 2.0 |
| Use cases | chat, reasoning, vision, analysis |
| Released | 2026-04 |
Install with Ollama
ollama run gemma4:27b Hugging Face
google/gemma-4-27b-it Can your GPU run Gemma 4 27B?
Gemma 4 27B requires 14.9 GB VRAM at Q4. 21 consumer GPUs meet this threshold. Below 8 GB or 12.9 GB you'll hit significant offload latency.
Hardware Performance Matrix
21 Q4 native · 18 offload · 1 unsupported
Recommended GPUs for Gemma 4 27B
Best picks by compatibility, VRAM headroom, and value — prices and availability may change.
RTX 5090
32 GB VRAM
Check availability →
RTX 4090
24 GB VRAM
Check availability →
M4 Ultra
128 GB VRAM
Check availability →
Some links are Amazon affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon cookies may last up to 24 hours after your click.
Gemma 4 27B — Compatibility guide
Gemma 4 27B can run on CPU without a dedicated GPU — unusual for a 27B model. On an i7-13700K with llama.cpp Q4 it reaches 3 tok/s (slow but usable). With a GPU you get 4–6× more speed — check the VRAM calculator for specifics.
Compare GPUs for Gemma 4 27B
Which GPU is worth it? Real specs and benchmarks side by side.
Compatible Hardware
GPUs that run Gemma 4 27B at Q4 — sorted by AI performance score.
Some links are Amazon affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Amazon cookies may last up to 24 hours after your click.
More Practical Alternatives
Similar models in the vision category with comparable VRAM footprints.
Not sure which GPU you need for Gemma 4 27B?
The VRAM Calculator tells you exactly which quantization your hardware can handle.