PALM-2
Analysis Summary
PaLM 2 is a Google model released in May 2023. Its supplied intelligence index is 5.4 and its coding index is 4.6, indicating limited measured capability for analytical and software-engineering work. No pricing, context, speed, tool-use, or modality details are included, so the entry offers no evidence of a practical deployment advantage.
For an agency selecting models for current client workflows, this profile is not a suitable basis for adoption. The results do not support using it for complex content, code generation, or automation, and there is no provided cost information to make a case for routine high-volume use. It may serve in historical testing or legacy comparisons, but production teams should evaluate a newer model with stronger benchmark evidence and documented operating characteristics.
Assessed September 23, 2026
Editorial notes
PaLM 2 is an older model with low measured intelligence and coding results, and the supplied data gives no production advantage to offset them.
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DFO Verdict
PaLM 2 is an older model with low measured intelligence and coding results, and the supplied data gives no production advantage to offset them.
Benchmarks
Artificial Analysis data refreshed Oct 8, 2026. Arena ratings from the Oct 2, 2026 text leaderboard, with style control.
How PALM-2 compares
PALM-2 ranks #377 of 435 AI models we track for overall intelligence, #188 of 198 for coding. PALM-2 is currently free to use via OpenRouter.
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1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.
Frequently asked questions about PALM-2
How much does PALM-2 cost?
PALM-2 is currently available for free via OpenRouter.
Is PALM-2 good for coding?
On our coding benchmark index, PALM-2 ranks #188 of 198 models, placing it in the broader range of the field for code generation and debugging.
Who created PALM-2?
PALM-2 is developed by Google and was released on May 10, 2023.