Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemma 2 9B leads with 2.6% higher average benchmark score. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Gemma 2 9B was created as a more compact open-source model, designed to deliver capable performance with reduced computational requirements. Built with 9 billion parameters and instruction tuning, it serves applications where efficiency and accessibility are valued alongside the benefits of open-source availability.
Gemma 3 1B was created as an ultra-lightweight open-source model, designed to enable AI capabilities on devices with limited resources. Built with just 1 billion parameters while maintaining instruction-following abilities, it serves edge computing, mobile applications, and scenarios where minimal footprint is essential.
8 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

Gemma 3 1B
2025-03-12
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

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Available providers and their performance metrics

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