Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Both models show comparable benchmark performance. 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.
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
Qwen 2.5 Coder 7B was created as an efficient coding-specialized model, designed to bring strong programming capabilities to resource-conscious deployments. Built with 7 billion parameters optimized for code understanding and generation, it provides developers with a lightweight option for code-related tasks.
9 months newer

Qwen2.5-Coder 7B Instruct
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
2024-09-19

Gemma 3n E4B
2025-06-26
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

Gemma 3n E4B

Qwen2.5-Coder 7B Instruct
Gemma 3n E4B
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3n E4B

Qwen2.5-Coder 7B Instruct

Gemma 3n E4B

Qwen2.5-Coder 7B Instruct