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Gemma 2 vs Grok Code Fast 1

Google
Gemma 2
SpaceXAI
Grok Code Fast 1
Overview
CompanyGoogleSpaceXAI
Release dateJun 27 2024Aug 28 2025
AccessOpen WeightProprietary
Timeline
Release gapGemma 2 shipped 427 days before Grok Code Fast 1

Which is better: Gemma 2 or Grok Code Fast 1?

Gemma 2 and Grok Code Fast 1 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Gemma 2 shipped 427 days before Grok Code Fast 1, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Gemma 2 is open weight, while Grok Code Fast 1 is proprietary.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Gemma 2 and Grok Code Fast 1 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

Gemma 2 was released by Google on Jun 27 2024.

Grok Code Fast 1 was released by SpaceXAI on Aug 28 2025.

Gemma 2 is an open weight model released by Google. Grok Code Fast 1 is a proprietary model released by SpaceXAI.

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