Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Llama 3.2 3B Instruct leads with 4.1% higher average benchmark score. Gemma 3n E4B supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Gemma 3N E4B was developed as a slightly larger edge-optimized variant, designed to provide enhanced capabilities while still fitting within edge computing constraints. Built to serve applications that can accommodate more parameters for improved quality, it expands the range of edge deployment options.
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 E4B
2025-06-26
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

Gemma 3n E4B

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
Gemma 3n E4B
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3n E4B

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct
DeepInfra

Gemma 3n E4B

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct

Gemma 3n E4B

Llama 3.2 3B Instruct