Gemma 7B IT

Google's 7B-parameter instruction-tuned model from the Gemma family, built on Gemini research for text generation, question answering, and summarization.

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Trained on 6 trillion tokens, three times the data volume of its 2B sibling, the 7B Gemma model switches from multi-query to standard multi-head attention and outperforms Llama 2 13B on MMLU despite being roughly half the size. Google optimized each model in the Gemma family with distinct architectural decisions rather than simply scaling a single design up or down.

LicenseGemma
Context window(in thousands)8192

Use cases for Gemma 7B IT

  1. Mid-scale text classification: Trained on 6 trillion tokens using Google's proprietary data pipelines, it outperforms Llama 2 13B on MMLU despite being nearly half the size.
  2. Summarization for internal tools: Its instruction tuning on curated Google data produces concise, factual summaries suited for dashboards, report digests, and email triage.
  3. Research prototyping: Permissive licensing and manageable hardware requirements make it practical for academic teams testing new fine-tuning methods or alignment techniques.

Quality

Arena Elo1038
MMLU64.3
MT BenchN/A

Gemma 7B IT scores 64.3% on MMLU (5-shot), outperforming Llama 2 13B Chat (54.8%) despite being nearly half the size. Trained on 6 trillion tokens using Google's proprietary data pipelines, it achieves the highest MMLU score among 7B-class models on the sheet, though it trails Llama 3 8B Instruct (67.4%) in the 8B class by about 3 points.

Zephyr 7B beta

1053

Code Llama 70B Instruct

1042

Gemma 7B IT

1038

Llama 2 Chat 7B

1037

Nous Hermes 2 Mistral 7B

1010

pricing

The cost of running Gemma 7B IT with Telnyx Inference is $0.0002 per 1,000 tokens. Analyzing 1,000,000 customer chats at 1,000 tokens each would cost $200, matching the price of Mistral 7B Instruct and Llama 3 8B Instruct on the same sheet.

What's Twitter saying?

  • Developers report poor interactive performance with quantized Gemma-7B-IT in llama.cpp, citing rambling responses and sensitivity to repeat penalty settings beyond 1.0.
  • Gemma 7B excels in benchmarks like HumanEval (32.3) and GSM8K (46.4) for code generation and math, outperforming Mistral 7B, though consistency needs improvement.
  • Tech commentators note Gemma 7B is capable but falls short of Mistral 7B-Instruct in custom real-world tests and instruction-following.

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Organizationdeepseek-ai
Model NameDeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-14B
Taskstext generation
Languages SupportedEnglish
Context Length43,000
Parameters14.8B
Model Tiermedium
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faqs

What is the Gemma model by Google?

Gemma is a family of lightweight, state-of-the-art open models developed by Google, designed for various text generation tasks like question answering, summarization, and reasoning. They are text-to-text, decoder-only large language models available in English. For more information, visit the Gemma model page on Hugging Face.

What are the key features of the Gemma 2B model?

The Gemma 2B model is designed for efficiency and versatility in text generation tasks, trained on a context length of 8192 tokens. It offers open weights, pre-trained variants, and instruction-tuned variants, making it suitable for deployment in environments with limited resources. For detailed features, visit the Gemma 2B model page.

Can I fine-tune the Gemma 2B model for my specific needs?

Yes, you can fine-tune Gemma 2B on your dataset. Fine-tuning scripts and notebooks are available under the examples directory of the google/gemma-7b repository. Adapt these resources for Gemma 2B by changing the model-id to google/gemma-2b. For the original resources, visit the google/gemma-7b repository.

What datasets were used to train the Gemma models?

Gemma models were trained on a dataset totaling 6 trillion tokens, comprising web documents, code, and mathematical text to ensure a broad understanding of language, logic, and information. This diverse dataset enables Gemma models to perform a wide range of text generation tasks effectively.

What are the limitations of the Gemma 2B model?

The Gemma 2B model, while state-of-the-art, has limitations related to the quality and diversity of its training data, complexity of tasks, language ambiguity, factual accuracy, and ethical considerations. Users should be aware of these limitations and consider them when using the model for specific applications.

How can I contribute to the Gemma model project?

While the Gemma model project is developed by Google, the community can contribute by providing feedback, reporting issues, and sharing insights on the model's performance and applications through the Hugging Face community platform. Engage with the Gemma model community here.

Where can I find technical documentation and further resources on the Gemma models?

For in-depth technical documentation, usage examples, and further resources on the Gemma models, visit the Gemma model page on Hugging Face. Additionally, you can explore the Gemma Technical Report, the Responsible Generative AI Toolkit, and the Gemma models on Vertex Model Garden for more detailed information.

How does Google ensure the ethical use of the Gemma models?

Google has conducted structured evaluations, internal red-teaming, and implemented CSAM and sensitive data filtering to ensure the Gemma models meet internal policies for ethics and safety. Additionally, Google provides guidelines for responsible use and encourages developers to implement content safety safeguards. For more information, refer to the Responsible Generative AI Toolkit.

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