gemma
26B parameters
Commercial OK
Reviewed July 2026

Gemma 4 26B-A4B

Gemma 4 26B-A4B is Google's MoE variant of the Gemma 4 family (26B total, 4B active), released alongside the dense Gemma 4 lineup in 2026. The 4B active-parameter footprint gives faster decode than the dense 12B/31B siblings at a similar quality tier.

License: Gemma Terms of Use·Context: 131,072 tokens

Overview

Gemma 4 26B-A4B is Google's MoE variant of the Gemma 4 family (26B total, 4B active), released alongside the dense Gemma 4 lineup in 2026. The 4B active-parameter footprint gives faster decode than the dense 12B/31B siblings at a similar quality tier.

Strengths

  • MoE design decodes faster than dense Gemma 4 siblings at comparable quality
  • Gemma Terms of Use permits commercial deployment
  • Fits fully in 24-32GB VRAM at Q4_K_M with context headroom

Weaknesses

  • 26B total weight footprint (16GB Q4) exceeds most consumer 16GB cards' comfortable margin
  • Less real-world adoption data than the dense 12B Gemma 4 variant

Quantization variants

Each quantization trades model quality for file size and VRAM. Q4_K_M is the most popular starting point.

QuantizationFile sizeVRAM required
Q4_K_M16.0 GB20 GB

Get the model

Ollama

One-line install

ollama run gemma4:26b-a4b-it-q4_K_MRead our Ollama review →

Hardware that runs this

Cards with enough VRAM for at least one quantization of Gemma 4 26B-A4B.

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Frequently asked

What's the minimum VRAM to run Gemma 4 26B-A4B?

20GB of VRAM is enough to run Gemma 4 26B-A4B at the Q4_K_M quantization (file size 16.0 GB). Higher-quality quantizations need more.

Can I use Gemma 4 26B-A4B commercially?

Yes — Gemma 4 26B-A4B ships under the Gemma Terms of Use, which permits commercial use. Always read the license text before deployment.

What's the context length of Gemma 4 26B-A4B?

Gemma 4 26B-A4B supports a context window of 131,072 tokens (about 131K).

How do I install Gemma 4 26B-A4B with Ollama?

Run `ollama pull gemma4:26b-a4b-it-q4_K_M` to download, then `ollama run gemma4:26b-a4b-it-q4_K_M` to start a chat session. The default quantization is Q4_K_M.

Source: Vendor official documentation

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