Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 3.2 11B Instruct leads with 8.5% higher average benchmark score. Llama 3.2 11B Instruct supports multimodal inputs. Llama 3.2 11B Instruct is available on 6 providers. Overall, Llama 3.2 11B Instruct 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.
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Llama 3.2 11B was introduced as a mid-sized variant in the Llama 3.2 family, designed to offer enhanced capabilities while maintaining efficiency. Built to provide a balanced option for applications requiring more than lightweight models but less than flagship sizes, it serves diverse use cases in the open-source community.
3 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Meta
2024-09-25
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

Gemma 2 9B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
2023-12-31
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 2 9B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
Bedrock

Gemma 2 9B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct

Gemma 2 9B

Llama 3.2 11B Instruct
DeepInfra
Fireworks
Groq
Sambanova
Together