Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Gemma 3n E4B leads with 1.2% higher average benchmark score. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
Gemma 3N E4B was developed as a slightly larger edge-optimized variant, designed to provide enhanced capabilities while still fitting within edge computing constraints. Built to serve applications that can accommodate more parameters for improved quality, it expands the range of edge deployment options.
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.
2 months newer

Granite 3.3 8B Base
IBM
2025-04-16

Gemma 3n E4B
2025-06-26
Average performance across 6 common benchmarks

Gemma 3n E4B

Granite 3.3 8B Base
Granite 3.3 8B Base
2024-04-01
Gemma 3n E4B
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 3n E4B

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Gemma 3n E4B

Granite 3.3 8B Base