Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Command R+ leads with 11.2% higher average benchmark score. Granite 3.3 8B Base supports multimodal inputs. Command R+ is available on 2 providers. Overall, Command R+ is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Cohere
Command R+ was developed by Cohere as an advanced language model designed for enterprise applications requiring retrieval-augmented generation. Built to excel at combining external knowledge with language understanding, it serves businesses needing reliable, factually-grounded AI assistance with strong reasoning and multilingual capabilities.
IBM
Granite 3.3 8B Base was developed by IBM as an enterprise-focused foundation model, designed to provide a reliable starting point for business applications. Built with 8 billion parameters and trained on curated data, it serves as a foundation for domain-specific customization in enterprise contexts.
7 months newer

Command R+
Cohere
2024-08-30

Granite 3.3 8B Base
IBM
2025-04-16
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 6 common benchmarks

Command R+

Granite 3.3 8B Base
Granite 3.3 8B Base
2024-04-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Command R+
Bedrock
Cohere


Command R+

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Command R+

Granite 3.3 8B Base
Granite 3.3 8B Base