Codegemma 7B vs Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Codegemma 7B | Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 8.5B | 5.1B |
| Context | — | 131K |
| Architecture | — | Gemma4ForConditionalGeneration |
| License | Gemma Terms | Apache 2.0 |
| Downloads | 2.0K | 1.6K |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Apr 2026 |
VRAM by Quantization: Codegemma 7B vs Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored
| Quantization | Bits | Codegemma 7B VRAM | Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF16 | 16.00 | 18.8 GB | 10.6 GB |
Verdict
Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored needs less VRAM at BF16 (10.6 GB vs 18.8 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. Codegemma 7B is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, Codegemma 7B or Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored?
At BF16, Codegemma 7B needs 18.8 GB and Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored needs 10.6 GB, so Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored is the lighter option to run locally.
- What is the difference between Codegemma 7B and Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored?
Codegemma 7B is a 8.5B model from Google (Gemma family), while Gemma 4 E2B IT Uncensored is a 5.1B model from TrevorJS (Gemma family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.