Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Grok-2 mini leads with 39.6% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. Overall, Grok-2 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Gemma 3 1B was created as an ultra-lightweight open-source model, designed to enable AI capabilities on devices with limited resources. Built with just 1 billion parameters while maintaining instruction-following abilities, it serves edge computing, mobile applications, and scenarios where minimal footprint is essential.
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Grok 2 Mini was created as a more efficient variant of Grok 2, designed to provide strong capabilities with reduced computational requirements. Built to make Grok 2's advancements accessible to applications with tighter resource constraints, it balances performance with practical deployment needs.
7 months newer

Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13

Gemma 3 1B
2025-03-12
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

Gemma 3 1B

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3 1B

Grok-2 mini

Gemma 3 1B

Grok-2 mini