Model Comparison

Gemma 2 9B vs Gemma 3 1B

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

4 benchmarks

Gemma 2 9B outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GSM8k, MBPP), while Gemma 3 1B is better at 2 benchmarks (HumanEval, MATH).

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

8.2B diff

Gemma 2 9B has 8.2B more parameters than Gemma 3 1B, making it 824.0% larger.

Google
Gemma 2 9B
9.2Bparameters
Google
Gemma 3 1B
1.0Bparameters
9.2B
Gemma 2 9B
1.0B
Gemma 3 1B

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under Gemma.

Both models share the same licensing terms, providing consistent usage rights.

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma

Open weights

Gemma 3 1B

Gemma

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 2 9B was released on 2024-06-27, while Gemma 3 1B was released on 2025-03-12.

Gemma 3 1B is 9 months newer than Gemma 2 9B.

Gemma 2 9B

Jun 27, 2024

1.9 years ago

Gemma 3 1B

Mar 12, 2025

1.2 years ago

8mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

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Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Higher GSM8k score (68.6% vs 62.8%)
Higher MBPP score (52.4% vs 35.2%)
Google
Higher HumanEval score (41.5% vs 40.2%)
Higher MATH score (48.0% vs 36.6%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Google
Gemma 2 9B
Google
Gemma 3 1B

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 2 9B vs Gemma 3 1B.

Which is better, Gemma 2 9B or Gemma 3 1B?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. Gemma 2 9B is made by Google and Gemma 3 1B is made by Google. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemma 2 9B compare to Gemma 3 1B in benchmarks?

Gemma 2 9B scores ARC-E: 88.0%, BoolQ: 84.2%, HellaSwag: 81.9%, PIQA: 81.7%, Winogrande: 80.6%. Gemma 3 1B scores IFEval: 80.2%, GSM8k: 62.8%, Natural2Code: 56.0%, MATH: 48.0%, HumanEval: 41.5%.