Is there any reason for a lack of love for Gemma 4 26b?

The discussion highlights a perceived lack of attention towards the Gemma 4 26b model compared to Qwen 3.6 27b and 35b, particularly regarding its performance in tasks like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and personal assistant applications. Users are exploring the potential of Gemma 4 26b for these use cases but express concerns over its diminished popularity and comparative lack of community discourse. This raises questions about its effectiveness and suitability for practitioners focusing on building versatile AI applications on constrained hardware like the Nvidia 3090.