Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
. 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.
xAI
Grok Code Fast was developed as a specialized coding model optimized for speed, designed to provide rapid code completion, generation, and assistance. Built to serve developers requiring quick feedback and iterative coding support, it combines programming expertise with low-latency responses.
1 year newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

Grok Code Fast 1
xAI
2025-08-28
Context window and performance specifications
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 2 9B

Grok Code Fast 1
xAI

Gemma 2 9B

Grok Code Fast 1

Gemma 2 9B

Grok Code Fast 1