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Best IBM Models for Coding

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

Granite 4.1 8B is the best IBM model for coding, with a 7.3 Artificial Analysis Coding Index across benchmarks like SWE-bench and SciCode. Granite 4.0 Micro (5.0) is next.

7.3Coding
12.4Intelligence
118 t/sSpeed
$0.050Input /M
131KContext

AI models ranked by the Artificial Analysis Coding Index, measuring real-world software engineering ability across benchmarks like SWE-bench, SciCode and terminal tasks. The best LLMs for code generation, debugging and agentic development.

  1. 1I
    granite-4.1-8b
    ToolsJSON12.4 intel · $0.050/M · 118 t/s
    7.3
    Coding
  2. 2I
    granite-4.0-h-micro
    7.7 intel · $0.017/M · 27 t/s
    5.0
    Coding

Frequently asked

What is the best IBM model for coding?

Granite 4.1 8B is the best IBM model for coding, with a 7.3 Artificial Analysis Coding Index across benchmarks like SWE-bench and SciCode. Granite 4.0 Micro (5.0) is next.

What's a good alternative to Granite 4.1 8B?

Granite 4.0 Micro (5.0) is the closest alternative on this metric. See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many IBM models are there?

modelgrep tracks 2 IBM models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Granite 4.1 8B. 2 of them qualify for this ranking.

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