Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Phi 4 Mini leads with 10.9% higher average benchmark score. Overall, Phi 4 Mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
IBM
Granite 4.0 Tiny Preview was introduced as an experimental ultra-compact model, designed to demonstrate IBM's progress in efficient model development. Built to explore the boundaries of what small models can achieve for enterprise applications, it represents an early look at next-generation Granite capabilities.
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.
3 months newer

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01

IBM Granite 4.0 Tiny Preview
IBM
2025-05-02
Average performance across 5 common benchmarks

IBM Granite 4.0 Tiny Preview

Phi 4 Mini
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

IBM Granite 4.0 Tiny Preview

Phi 4 Mini

IBM Granite 4.0 Tiny Preview

Phi 4 Mini