Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct leads with 5.5% higher average benchmark score. Gemma 3n E2B Instructed supports multimodal inputs. Overall, Llama 3.2 3B Instruct is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Gemma 3N E2B IT was developed as the instruction-tuned version of Gemma 3N E2B, designed to follow user instructions while maintaining edge-optimized efficiency. Built for applications requiring both compact size and reliable instruction-following, it extends conversational AI to resource-constrained environments.
Meta
Llama 3.2 3B was created as an ultra-compact open-source model, designed to enable on-device and edge deployment scenarios. Built with just 3 billion parameters while retaining instruction-following abilities, it brings Meta's language technology to mobile devices, IoT applications, and resource-constrained environments.
9 months newer

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Meta
2024-09-25

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed
2025-06-26
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Gemma 3n E2B Instructed
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
DeepInfra

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

Gemma 3n E2B Instructed

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct