Model Comparison

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed vs Granite 3.3 8B Base

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed outperforms in 1 benchmarks (MMLU), while Granite 3.3 8B Base is better at 1 benchmark (HumanEval).

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Model Size

Parameter count comparison

170.0M diff

Granite 3.3 8B Base has 0.2B more parameters than Gemma 3n E4B Instructed, making it 2.1% larger.

Google
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed
8.0Bparameters
IBM
Granite 3.3 8B Base
8.2Bparameters
8.0B
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed
8.2B
Granite 3.3 8B Base

Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Only Gemma 3n E4B Instructed specifies input context (32,000 tokens). Only Gemma 3n E4B Instructed specifies output context (32,000 tokens).

Google
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed
Input32,000 tokens
Output32,000 tokens
IBM
Granite 3.3 8B Base
Input- tokens
Output- tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Both Gemma 3n E4B Instructed and Granite 3.3 8B Base support multimodal inputs.

They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed is licensed under a proprietary license, 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 3n E4B Instructed

Proprietary

Closed source

Granite 3.3 8B Base

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed was released on 2025-06-26, while Granite 3.3 8B Base was released on 2025-04-16.

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed is 2 months newer than Granite 3.3 8B Base.

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed

Jun 26, 2025

10 months ago

2mo newer
Granite 3.3 8B Base

Apr 16, 2025

1.0 years ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed has a knowledge cutoff of 2024-06-01, while Granite 3.3 8B Base has a cutoff of 2024-04-01.

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed has more recent training data (up to 2024-06-01), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to Granite 3.3 8B Base (2024-04-01).

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed

Jun 2024

2 mo newer
Granite 3.3 8B Base

Apr 2024

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Larger context window (32,000 tokens)
Higher MMLU score (64.9% vs 63.9%)
IBM
Has open weights
Higher HumanEval score (89.7% vs 75.0%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Google
Gemma 3n E4B Instructed
IBM
Granite 3.3 8B Base

FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 3n E4B Instructed vs Granite 3.3 8B Base.

Which is better, Gemma 3n E4B Instructed or Granite 3.3 8B Base?

Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks. Gemma 3n E4B Instructed 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 3n E4B Instructed compare to Granite 3.3 8B Base in benchmarks?

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed scores HumanEval: 75.0%, MGSM: 67.0%, MMLU: 64.9%, Global-MMLU-Lite: 64.5%, MBPP: 63.6%. 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 context window sizes for Gemma 3n E4B Instructed and Granite 3.3 8B Base?

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed supports 32K tokens and Granite 3.3 8B Base supports an unknown number of tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Gemma 3n E4B Instructed and Granite 3.3 8B Base?

Key differences include licensing (Proprietary vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 3n E4B Instructed and Granite 3.3 8B Base?

Gemma 3n E4B Instructed is developed by Google and Granite 3.3 8B Base is developed by IBM.