Side-by-side comparison
Gemma 2 27B vs Hermes 3 405B Instruct
Nous
Hermes 3 405B Instruct
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Input / 1M
$1.0000
Output / 1M
$1.0000
| Gemma 2 27B | Hermes 3 405B Instruct | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Nous | |
| Context window Maximum tokens (input + output) the model can process in a single request. Glossary → | 8,192 | 131,072 |
| Capabilities Optional capabilities the model advertises: vision (images), tools (function calling), json_mode (structured output). | json_mode | json_mode |
| Input $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens you send (prompt + context). Cheaper side highlighted. Glossary → | 0.6500 | 1.0000 |
| Output $ / 1M tokens Cost for tokens the model generates. Output is normally 3–5× pricier than input. Glossary → | 0.6500 | 1.0000 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Gemma 2 27B or Hermes 3 405B Instruct?
Gemma 2 27B is cheaper than Hermes 3 405B Instruct on a 50/50 input/output blend by about $0.35 per 1M tokens. Exact savings depend on your input-vs-output ratio — use the cost calculator on this page for a workload-specific estimate.
Which has a larger context window, Gemma 2 27B or Hermes 3 405B Instruct?
Hermes 3 405B Instruct has the larger context window at 131k tokens versus 8k tokens for Gemma 2 27B. That means Hermes 3 405B Instruct can ingest about 16.0x as much text per request.
What is the difference between Gemma 2 27B and Hermes 3 405B Instruct?
Gemma 2 27B comes from Google; Hermes 3 405B Instruct comes from Nous. They differ in pricing, context window, and supported capabilities — see the side-by-side table on this page for the exact figures, refreshed nightly.