Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemma 2 9B leads with 6.5% higher average benchmark score. Gemma 3n E2B Instructed LiteRT (Preview) 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 IT LiteRT Preview was introduced as an experimental version optimized for LiteRT deployment, designed to push the boundaries of on-device AI. Built to demonstrate the potential of running instruction-tuned models on mobile and edge devices, it represents ongoing efforts to make AI more accessible across hardware platforms.
10 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed LiteRT (Preview)
2025-05-20
Average performance across 12 common benchmarks

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed LiteRT (Preview)
Gemma 3n E2B Instructed LiteRT (Preview)
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed LiteRT (Preview)

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed LiteRT (Preview)