Recurrentgemma 9B vs Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1
Side-by-side comparison of VRAM requirements, quantization, context length, and hardware compatibility.
Specifications
| Recurrentgemma 9B | Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Parameters | 9.6B | 9.2B |
| Context | — | 8K |
| Architecture | — | Gemma2ForCausalLM |
| License | Gemma Terms | Gemma Terms |
| Downloads | 95 | 1.0K |
| Released | Aug 2024 | Jun 2025 |
VRAM by Quantization: Recurrentgemma 9B vs Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1
| Quantization | Bits | Recurrentgemma 9B VRAM | Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1 VRAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| BF16 | 16.00 | 21.2 GB | 19.4 GB |
Verdict
Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1 needs less VRAM at BF16 (19.4 GB vs 21.2 GB), so it fits on smaller GPUs. Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1 is the more widely downloaded of the two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which needs less VRAM, Recurrentgemma 9B or Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1?
At BF16, Recurrentgemma 9B needs 21.2 GB and Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1 needs 19.4 GB, so Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1 is the lighter option to run locally.
- What is the difference between Recurrentgemma 9B and Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1?
Recurrentgemma 9B is a 9.6B model from Google (Gemma family), while Turkish Gemma 9B v0.1 is a 9.2B model from ytu-ce-cosmos (Gemma family). Compare their VRAM requirements above to see which fits your GPU or Mac.