Model Comparison

Gemma 2 9B vs QvQ-72B-PreviewWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing Gemma 2 9B and QvQ-72B-Preview across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Gemma 2 9B vs QvQ-72B-Preview — which is better?

Gemma 2 9B (by Google) and QvQ-72B-Preview (by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Choose Gemma 2 9B if…

  • you are already invested in the Google ecosystem

Choose QvQ-72B-Preview if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Dec 2024

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Gemma 2 9B and QvQ-72B-Previewdon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

64.2B diff

QvQ-72B-Preview has 64.2B more parameters than Gemma 2 9B, making it 694.4% larger.

Google
Gemma 2 9B
9.2Bparameters
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
QvQ-72B-Preview
73.4Bparameters
9.2B
Gemma 2 9B
73.4B
QvQ-72B-Preview

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

QvQ-72B-Preview supports multimodal inputs, whereas Gemma 2 9B does not.

QvQ-72B-Preview can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Gemma 2 9B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

QvQ-72B-Preview

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 2 9B is licensed under Gemma, while QvQ-72B-Preview uses Qwen.

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

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma

Open weights

QvQ-72B-Preview

Qwen

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 2 9B was released on 2024-06-27, while QvQ-72B-Preview was released on 2024-12-25.

QvQ-72B-Preview is 6 months newer than Gemma 2 9B.

Gemma 2 9B

Jun 27, 2024

2.0 years ago

QvQ-72B-Preview

Dec 25, 2024

1.5 years ago

6mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

QvQ-72B-Preview

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Supports multimodal inputs

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Gemma 2 9B and QvQ-72B-Preview side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemma 2 9B
✓ Preferred
QvQ-72B-Preview
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Google
Gemma 2 9B
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
QvQ-72B-Preview

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 2 9B vs QvQ-72B-Preview.

Which is better, Gemma 2 9B or QvQ-72B-Preview?

Gemma 2 9B (Google) and QvQ-72B-Preview (Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Gemma 2 9B compare to QvQ-72B-Preview in benchmarks?

Gemma 2 9B scores ARC-E: 88.0%, BoolQ: 84.2%, HellaSwag: 81.9%, PIQA: 81.7%, Winogrande: 80.6%. QvQ-72B-Preview scores MathVista: 71.4%, MMMU: 70.3%, MathVision: 35.9%, OlympiadBench: 20.4%.

What are the main differences between Gemma 2 9B and QvQ-72B-Preview?

Key differences include multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (Gemma vs Qwen). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 2 9B and QvQ-72B-Preview?

Gemma 2 9B is developed by Google and QvQ-72B-Preview is developed by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team.

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