Key Takeaways
Gemma 2 9B wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Higher intelligence benchmark
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
Gemma 2 9B
Benchmark Advantage
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Context Window
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Speed
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Gemma 2 9B | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.03 | $0.04 | Gemma 2 9B |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.09 | $0.16 | Gemma 2 9B |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Gemma 2 9B is 36% cheaper overall.
Gemma 2 9B Providers
Nebius $0.03 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.08
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Providers
DeepInfra $0.04 (Cheapest)
Together $0.06
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Gemma 2 9B Wins
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Gemma 2 9B | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 32.1 | 13.1 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | - | 7.5 | - |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 62.3 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 31.9 | 73.9 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 14.8 | 55.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 70.1 | - |
BBH Big-Bench Hard | 42.1 | - | - |
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Gemma 2 9B
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Gemma 2 9B
8,192
tokens
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
131,072
tokens
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 has a 94% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Gemma 2 9B | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | N/A | 118.4 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | N/A | 0.28s |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gemma 2 9B | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Gemma 2 9B | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Author | Nvidia | |
| Released | Jun 2024 | Sep 2025 |
Gemma 2 9B Modalities
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Modalities
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