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Gemma 3: Features and capabilities

Gemma 3 models are available in various sizes – 1B, 4B, 12B, and 27B parameters – allowing developers to select a model tailored to their specific hardware and performance requirements. These models promise faster execution, even on modest computational setups, without compromising functionality or accuracy.

Here are some of the standout features of Gemma 3:  

• Single-accelerator performance: Gemma 3 sets a new benchmark for single-accelerator models. In preliminary human preference evaluations on the LMArena leaderboard, Gemma 3 outperformed rivals including Llama-405B, DeepSeek-V3, and o3-mini.

• Multilingual support across 140 languages: Catering to diverse audiences, Gemma 3 comes with pretrained capabilities for over 140 languages. Developers can create applications that connect with users in their native tongues, expanding the global reach of their projects.  

• Sophisticated text and visual analysis: With advanced text, image, and short video reasoning capabilities, developers can implement Gemma 3 to craft interactive and intelligent applications—addressing an array of use cases from content analysis to creative workflows.  

• Expanded context window: Offering a 128k-token context window, Gemma 3 can analyse and synthesise large datasets, making it ideal for applications requiring extended content comprehension.

• Function calling for workflow automation: With function calling support, developers can utilise structured outputs to automate processes and build agentic AI systems effortlessly.

• Quantised models for lightweight efficiency: Gemma 3 introduces official quantised versions, significantly reducing model size while preserving output accuracy—a bonus for developers optimising for mobile or resource-constrained environments.
  
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