Codegemma 2B vs Recurrentgemma 2B Flax
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Codegemma 2B | Recurrentgemma 2B Flax | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 2.5B | 2B |
| Context | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — |
| License | Gemma Terms | Gemma Terms |
| Downloads | 5.8K | 1 |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Jun 2024 |
VRAM by Quantization: Codegemma 2B vs Recurrentgemma 2B Flax
| Quantization | Bits | Codegemma 2B VRAM | Recurrentgemma 2B Flax VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF16 | 16.00 | 5.5 GB | 4.4 GB |
Verdict
Recurrentgemma 2B Flax needs less VRAM at BF16 (4.4 GB vs 5.5 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. Codegemma 2B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, Codegemma 2B or Recurrentgemma 2B Flax?
At BF16, Codegemma 2B needs 5.5 GB and Recurrentgemma 2B Flax needs 4.4 GB, so Recurrentgemma 2B Flax is the lighter option to run locally.
- What is the difference between Codegemma 2B and Recurrentgemma 2B Flax?
Codegemma 2B is a 2.5B model from Google (Gemma 2 family), while Recurrentgemma 2B Flax is a 2B model from Google (Gemma 2 family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.