command-r-plus-08-2024 is an update of the [Command R+](/models/cohere/command-r-plus) with roughly 50% higher throughput and 25% lower latencies as compared to the previous Command R+ version, while keeping the hardware footprint the same.…
Model details →Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) vs Google: Gemma 2 27B
Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) and Google: Gemma 2 27B are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
Gemma 2 27B by Google is an open model built from the same research and technology used to create the [Gemini models](/models?q=gemini). Gemma models are well-suited for a variety of text generation tasks, including question answering, sum…
Model details →Side-by-side comparison
| Capability | Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) | Google: Gemma 2 27B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context window Maximum number of input tokens the model can attend to in a single request. | 128K | 8K | 🏆 Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) |
| Input price (per 1M) Cost per million input tokens billed by the provider. | $2.50 | $0.65 | 🏆 Google: Gemma 2 27B |
| Output price (per 1M) Cost per million output tokens billed by the provider. | $10.00 | $0.65 | 🏆 Google: Gemma 2 27B |
| Tool / function calling First-class support for emitting structured tool calls. | Yes | — | 🏆 Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) |
| Vision input Accepts image inputs alongside text. | — | — | Tie |
| Reasoning mode Internal chain-of-thought / extended-thinking support. | — | — | Tie |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) better than Google: Gemma 2 27B?
Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) and Google: Gemma 2 27B are evenly matched on 6 axes — pick the one whose provider, latency, or licensing fits your stack.
What's the price difference between Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) and Google: Gemma 2 27B?
Input: $2.50 vs $0.65 per 1M tokens. Output: $10.00 vs $0.65 per 1M tokens.
What context windows do Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) and Google: Gemma 2 27B support?
Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) supports up to 128K tokens. Google: Gemma 2 27B supports up to 8K tokens.
Do both Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024) and Google: Gemma 2 27B support tool calling?
Cohere: Command R+ (08-2024): yes. Google: Gemma 2 27B: not advertised.