Granite 4.2 8B vs 30b
30b is cheaper on output tokens, while 30b offers a larger context window. Choose Granite 4.2 8B or 30b based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | Granite 4.2 8B | 30b |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | IBM | Ollama Cloud |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.25 | $0.24 |
| Context window | 131K | 1M |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | — | Yes |
| Released | — | Dec 2025 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1320 | — |
FAQ
Is Granite 4.2 8B or 30b cheaper?
30b is cheaper on output tokens ($0.24 vs $0.25 per 1M).
Which has the larger context window, Granite 4.2 8B or 30b?
30b has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.