Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning)
Analysis Summary
Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning) is a small open-weight model from Google with an intelligence index of 12.5 and an agentic index of 14.5. The reasoning mode lifts its GPQA to 0.576 and instruction following to 0.442 compared to the non-reasoning E4B variant, but overall capability remains limited for complex business tasks.
Its small footprint makes it suitable for on-device or edge deployment where compute is constrained. For structured tasks with clear prompts and limited reasoning depth, it may perform adequately, but it is not reliable for open-ended analysis or client-facing content.
Teams should treat it as a research or prototyping tool rather than a production model, and consider larger open-weight alternatives if reasoning quality is a requirement.
Assessed June 30, 2026
Editorial notes
Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning) from Google shows modest improvement over the E2B tier with an intelligence index of 12.5 and GPQA of 0.576, but remains well below the threshold for professional business deployment.
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Performance Profile
How Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning) compares
Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning) ranks #199 of 387 AI models we track for overall intelligence, #230 of 294 for agentic tasks. Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning) is currently free to use via OpenRouter.
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Model Information
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| Release Date | April 3, 2026 |
| Status | Active |
Frequently asked questions about Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning)
How much does Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning) cost?
Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning) is currently available for free via OpenRouter.
Who created Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning)?
Gemma 4 E4B (Reasoning) is developed by Google and was released on April 3, 2026.
