Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Granite 3.3 8B Base supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
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.
xAI
Grok Code Fast was developed as a specialized coding model optimized for speed, designed to provide rapid code completion, generation, and assistance. Built to serve developers requiring quick feedback and iterative coding support, it combines programming expertise with low-latency responses.
4 months newer

Granite 3.3 8B Base
IBM
2025-04-16

Grok Code Fast 1
xAI
2025-08-28
Context window and performance specifications
Granite 3.3 8B Base
2024-04-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Grok Code Fast 1
xAI

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Grok Code Fast 1

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Grok Code Fast 1