Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Phi 4 Mini leads with 4.8% higher average benchmark score. 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.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Mini was created as an even more compact variant of Phi-4, designed to bring fourth-generation capabilities to the smallest possible footprint. Built for extreme efficiency scenarios, it enables AI capabilities on devices and applications where resources are severely constrained.
2 months newer

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01

Granite 3.3 8B Base
IBM
2025-04-16
Average performance across 8 common benchmarks

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Phi 4 Mini
Granite 3.3 8B Base
2024-04-01
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Phi 4 Mini

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Phi 4 Mini