Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Ministral 8B Instruct leads with 3.1% 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.
Mistral AI
Ministral 8B was developed as a compact yet capable model from Mistral AI, designed to provide strong instruction-following with just 8 billion parameters. Built for applications requiring efficient deployment while maintaining reliable performance, it represents Mistral's smallest production-ready offering.
8 months newer

Ministral 8B Instruct
Mistral AI
2024-10-16

Gemma 3n E4B
2025-06-26
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

Gemma 3n E4B

Ministral 8B Instruct
Gemma 3n E4B
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3n E4B

Ministral 8B Instruct
Mistral AI

Gemma 3n E4B

Ministral 8B Instruct

Gemma 3n E4B

Ministral 8B Instruct