Model Comparison

Gemma 2 9B vs Granite 3.3 8B Base

Gemma 2 9B shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

8 benchmarks

Gemma 2 9B outperforms in 6 benchmarks (AGIEval, ARC-C, GSM8k, HellaSwag, MMLU, Winogrande), while Granite 3.3 8B Base is better at 2 benchmarks (HumanEval, TriviaQA).

Gemma 2 9B shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

1.1B diff

Gemma 2 9B has 1.1B more parameters than Granite 3.3 8B Base, making it 13.1% larger.

Google
Gemma 2 9B
9.2Bparameters
IBM
Granite 3.3 8B Base
8.2Bparameters
9.2B
Gemma 2 9B
8.2B
Granite 3.3 8B Base

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Granite 3.3 8B Base supports multimodal inputs, whereas Gemma 2 9B does not.

Granite 3.3 8B Base can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Gemma 2 9B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 2 9B is licensed under Gemma, while Granite 3.3 8B Base uses Apache 2.0.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Gemma 2 9B

Gemma

Open weights

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 2 9B was released on 2024-06-27, while Granite 3.3 8B Base was released on 2025-04-16.

Granite 3.3 8B Base is 10 months newer than Gemma 2 9B.

Gemma 2 9B

Jun 27, 2024

1.9 years ago

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Apr 16, 2025

1.1 years ago

9mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Granite 3.3 8B Base has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-04-01, while Gemma 2 9B's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm Granite 3.3 8B Base's training data extends to 2024-04-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Gemma 2 9B's cutoff date.

Gemma 2 9B

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Granite 3.3 8B Base

Apr 2024

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Higher AGIEval score (52.8% vs 49.3%)
Higher ARC-C score (68.4% vs 50.8%)
Higher GSM8k score (68.6% vs 59.0%)
Higher HellaSwag score (81.9% vs 80.1%)
Higher MMLU score (71.3% vs 63.9%)
Higher Winogrande score (80.6% vs 74.4%)
IBM
Supports multimodal inputs
Higher HumanEval score (89.7% vs 40.2%)
Higher TriviaQA score (78.2% vs 76.6%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Google
Gemma 2 9B
IBM
Granite 3.3 8B Base

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 2 9B vs Granite 3.3 8B Base.

Which is better, Gemma 2 9B or Granite 3.3 8B Base?

Gemma 2 9B shows notably better performance in the majority of benchmarks. Gemma 2 9B is made by Google and Granite 3.3 8B Base is made by IBM. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Gemma 2 9B compare to Granite 3.3 8B Base in benchmarks?

Gemma 2 9B scores ARC-E: 88.0%, BoolQ: 84.2%, HellaSwag: 81.9%, PIQA: 81.7%, Winogrande: 80.6%. Granite 3.3 8B Base scores HumanEval: 89.7%, AttaQ: 88.5%, HumanEval+: 86.1%, AIME 2024: 81.2%, HellaSwag: 80.1%.

What are the main differences between Gemma 2 9B and Granite 3.3 8B Base?

Key differences include multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (Gemma vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 2 9B and Granite 3.3 8B Base?

Gemma 2 9B is developed by Google and Granite 3.3 8B Base is developed by IBM.