Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemma 3n E2B Instructed leads with 6.4% higher average benchmark score. Gemma 3n E2B Instructed supports multimodal inputs. Overall, Gemma 3n E2B Instructed 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 IT was developed as the instruction-tuned version of Gemma 3N E2B, designed to follow user instructions while maintaining edge-optimized efficiency. Built for applications requiring both compact size and reliable instruction-following, it extends conversational AI to resource-constrained environments.
12 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

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

Gemma 2 9B

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

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed