Codegemma 2B vs Gemma 2 2B Pytorch

Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.

Codegemma 2B

Google · 2.5B

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Gemma 2 2B Pytorch

Google · 2B

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Specifications

Codegemma 2BGemma 2 2B Pytorch
Parameters2.5B2B
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LicenseGemma TermsGemma Terms
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ReleasedAug 2024Jul 2024

VRAM by Quantization: Codegemma 2B vs Gemma 2 2B Pytorch

QuantizationBitsCodegemma 2B VRAMGemma 2 2B Pytorch VRAM
BF1616.005.5 GB4.4 GB

Verdict

Gemma 2 2B Pytorch needs less VRAM at BF16 (4.4 GB vs 5.5 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which needs less VRAM, Codegemma 2B or Gemma 2 2B Pytorch?

At BF16, Codegemma 2B needs 5.5 GB and Gemma 2 2B Pytorch needs 4.4 GB, so Gemma 2 2B Pytorch is the lighter option to run locally.

What is the difference between Codegemma 2B and Gemma 2 2B Pytorch?

Codegemma 2B is a 2.5B model from Google (Gemma 2 family), while Gemma 2 2B Pytorch is a 2B model from Google (Gemma 2 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.