Model Comparison

Gemma 2 27B vs Phi 4 Mini

Gemma 2 27B has a slight edge in benchmark performance.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

9 benchmarks

Gemma 2 27B outperforms in 5 benchmarks (BoolQ, HellaSwag, MMLU, PIQA, Winogrande), while Phi 4 Mini is better at 4 benchmarks (ARC-C, GSM8k, MATH, Social IQa).

Gemma 2 27B has a slight edge in benchmark performance.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

23.4B diff

Gemma 2 27B has 23.4B more parameters than Phi 4 Mini, making it 608.3% larger.

Google
Gemma 2 27B
27.2Bparameters
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini
3.8Bparameters
27.2B
Gemma 2 27B
3.8B
Phi 4 Mini

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 2 27B is licensed under Gemma, while Phi 4 Mini uses MIT.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Gemma 2 27B

Gemma

Open weights

Phi 4 Mini

MIT

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 2 27B was released on 2024-06-27, while Phi 4 Mini was released on 2025-02-01.

Phi 4 Mini is 7 months newer than Gemma 2 27B.

Gemma 2 27B

Jun 27, 2024

1.9 years ago

Phi 4 Mini

Feb 1, 2025

1.3 years ago

7mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Phi 4 Mini has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-06-01, while Gemma 2 27B's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Phi 4 Mini's training data extends to 2024-06-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Gemma 2 27B's cutoff date.

Gemma 2 27B

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Phi 4 Mini

Jun 2024

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Higher BoolQ score (84.8% vs 81.2%)
Higher HellaSwag score (86.4% vs 69.1%)
Higher MMLU score (75.2% vs 67.3%)
Higher PIQA score (83.2% vs 77.6%)
Higher Winogrande score (83.7% vs 67.0%)
Microsoft
Higher ARC-C score (83.7% vs 71.4%)
Higher GSM8k score (88.6% vs 74.0%)
Higher MATH score (64.0% vs 42.3%)
Higher Social IQa score (72.5% vs 53.7%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Google
Gemma 2 27B
Microsoft
Phi 4 Mini

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 2 27B vs Phi 4 Mini.

Which is better, Gemma 2 27B or Phi 4 Mini?

Gemma 2 27B has a slight edge in benchmark performance. Gemma 2 27B is made by Google and Phi 4 Mini is made by Microsoft. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemma 2 27B compare to Phi 4 Mini in benchmarks?

Gemma 2 27B scores ARC-E: 88.6%, HellaSwag: 86.4%, BoolQ: 84.8%, TriviaQA: 83.7%, Winogrande: 83.7%. Phi 4 Mini scores GSM8k: 88.6%, ARC-C: 83.7%, BoolQ: 81.2%, OpenBookQA: 79.2%, PIQA: 77.6%.

What are the main differences between Gemma 2 27B and Phi 4 Mini?

Key differences include licensing (Gemma vs MIT). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 2 27B and Phi 4 Mini?

Gemma 2 27B is developed by Google and Phi 4 Mini is developed by Microsoft.