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.
NVIDIA
Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B was developed as NVIDIA's largest Nemotron variant, designed to provide maximum capability through extensive customization of large-scale foundations. Built with 253 billion parameters and NVIDIA's specialized training, it represents the flagship offering in the Nemotron family.
9 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1
NVIDIA
2025-04-07
Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1
2023-12-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 2 9B

Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1

Gemma 2 9B

Llama 3.1 Nemotron Ultra 253B v1