Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemma 2 9B leads with 10.8% higher average benchmark score. Gemma 3n E2B supports multimodal inputs. Overall, Gemma 2 9B is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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 3N E2B was created as a specialized efficient variant, designed for deployment in edge and mobile environments with strict resource constraints. Built with optimizations for edge computing, it brings Gemma capabilities to devices and applications where traditional models would be impractical.
12 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

Gemma 3n E2B
2025-06-26
Average performance across 9 common benchmarks

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma 3n E2B
Gemma 3n E2B
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma 3n E2B

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma 3n E2B