Gemma 3 27B IT vs Step 3.5 Flash
Gemma 3 27B IT is cheaper on output tokens, while Step 3.5 Flash offers a larger context window. Choose Gemma 3 27B IT or Step 3.5 Flash based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Gemma 3 27B IT | Step 3.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Cortecs | StepFun |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Context window | 131K | 262K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Jan 2026 |
| Aider Polyglot score | 4.9 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1358 | 1403 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1164 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 47.7 | — |
FAQ
Is Gemma 3 27B IT or Step 3.5 Flash cheaper?
Gemma 3 27B IT is cheaper on output tokens ($0.30 vs $0.30 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Gemma 3 27B IT or Step 3.5 Flash?
Step 3.5 Flash has the larger context window (262K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.