Best Microsoft Models for Coding

Quick answer · Updated June 2026

Phi 4 is the best Microsoft model for coding, with a 11.2 Artificial Analysis Coding Index across benchmarks like SWE-bench and SciCode. Phi 4 Mini Instruct (3.6) is next.

11.2Coding

10.4Intelligence

79 t/sSpeed

$0.065Input /M

16KContext

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.

Frequently asked

What is the best Microsoft model for coding?

Phi 4 is the best Microsoft model for coding, with a 11.2 Artificial Analysis Coding Index across benchmarks like SWE-bench and SciCode. Phi 4 Mini Instruct (3.6) is next.

What's a good alternative to Phi 4?

Phi 4 Mini Instruct (3.6) is the closest alternative on this metric. See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Microsoft models are there?

modelgrep tracks 3 Microsoft models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by Phi 4. 2 of them qualify for this ranking.

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