Gemma 3 27B Requirements
Gemma 3 27B IT needs about 20.8GB at Q4; the cheapest PC that runs it comfortably is Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max 385) at $1,269.
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What Gemma 3 27B IT asks of a PC
Gemma 3 27B IT has 27B parameters, all of them active, so its memory need scales directly with that count and the quantization you pick.
At 8K context Gemma 3 27B IT takes 20.8GB at Q4, 27.6GB at Q6 and 35GB at Q8. Stepping from Q4 to Q8 costs 14.2GB.
Gemma 3 27B IT accepts up to 128,000 tokens of context, and a long context adds memory: at 128K and Q4 it takes 50.8GB.
28 tracked PCs with a verified price run Gemma 3 27B IT comfortably and 3 run it with limits. The cheapest comfortable option by type is laptop: ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) at $2,030.99; mini PC: GMKtec EVO-X2 at $2,199.99; desktop: Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max 385) at $1,269; workstation: Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra (RTX PRO 4500) at $2,029.99.
Memory requirements for Gemma 3 27B IT
| Quantization | 8K context | 32K context | 128K context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 | 20.8GB | 26.8GB | 50.8GB |
| Q5 | 24.1GB | 30.1GB | 54.1GB |
| Q6 | 27.6GB | 33.6GB | 57.6GB |
| Q8 | 35GB | 41GB | 65GB |
- Parameters
- 27B
- Context window
- 128,000
- Source
- Model card
Best PC for Gemma 3 27B IT
Lenovo ThinkStation PGX: the highest AIPC Score among the PCs that run it comfortably, at $5,859.
Cheapest PCs that run Gemma 3 27B IT comfortably
| # | System | Type | AI Memory | GPU/NPU | AI Score | Price | Verified | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Framework Desktop (Ryzen AI Max 385) | Desktop | 24GB | Radeon 8050S | 26.3 | Price awaiting re-verification | Check Price at Framework → | |
| 2 | Framework Desktop | Desktop | 48GB | Radeon 8060S (40 CU) | 34.9 | Price awaiting re-verification | Check Price at Framework → | |
| 3 |  Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra (RTX PRO 4500) | Workstation | 32GB | RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell | 39.5 | $2,029.99 | View Deal on Amazon → | |
| 4 |  ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) | Laptop | 24GB | Radeon 8060S | 26.5 | $2,030.99 | View Deal on Amazon → | |
| 5 |  GMKtec EVO-X2 | Mini PC | 48GB | Radeon 8060S | 33.2 | $2,199.99 | View Deal on Amazon → |
Cheapest PCs that run Gemma 3 27B IT with limitations
| # | System | Type | AI Memory | GPU/NPU | AI Score | Price | Verified | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro) | Mini PC | 18GB | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU | 21.2 | $1,549 | View Deal on Amazon → | |
| 2 |  Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro) | Laptop | 18GB | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU | 20.8 | Price awaiting re-verification | Check Price at Apple → | |
| 3 | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Laptop | 18GB | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU | 19.8 | Price awaiting re-verification | Check Price at Apple → |