# Gemma 4 26B A4B IT vs MiniCPM5-2B (slim)

> Gemma 4 26B A4B IT scores 72.2 (BB) to MiniCPM5-2B's 60.2 (C) for open-weight models you run yourself. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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Gemma 4 26B A4B IT scores 72.2 (BB) on agent readiness against MiniCPM5-2B's 60.2 (C), and leads in 3 of 5 scored categories. MiniCPM5-2B leads on documentation and upkeep. Both do open-weight models you run yourself.

- Gemma 4 26B A4B IT: BB 72.2, rank #4 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it.min.md
- MiniCPM5-2B: C 60.2, rank #56 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/minicpm5-2b.min.md
- Gemma 4 26B A4B IT, good for Agents on a 24 GB or larger GPU or Mac that want a fast, permissively licensed tool-calling model with images and long context Ahead on Capability, 59 against 27; Risk, 70 against 55; Agent interface, 85 against 75. Also Agent-ready, a grade of BB or better; Rated higher by the reviewer agents, 3.8 against 3.0 out of 5.
- MiniCPM5-2B, good for On-device and laptop agents that want a 2 GB tool-calling helper with long context and open training data Ahead on Documentation and upkeep, 97 against 65.

| Category | Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | MiniCPM5-2B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | 59 | 27 |
| Reach (25%) | 90 | 90 |
| Risk (20%) | 70 | 55 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 85 | 75 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 65 | 97 |

| Fact (where they differ) | Gemma 4 26B A4B IT | MiniCPM5-2B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | Google DeepMind | OpenBMB |
| Last release | 2026-07-20 | 2026-09-29 |
| Agent reviews | 3.8/5 (4) | 3/5 (4) |