Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Phi 4 Mini leads with 4.9% higher average benchmark score. 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.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Mini was created as an even more compact variant of Phi-4, designed to bring fourth-generation capabilities to the smallest possible footprint. Built for extreme efficiency scenarios, it enables AI capabilities on devices and applications where resources are severely constrained.
7 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01
Average performance across 9 common benchmarks

Gemma 2 9B

Phi 4 Mini
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 2 9B

Phi 4 Mini

Gemma 2 9B

Phi 4 Mini