IBM Granite 4.2 30B vs Hy4 preview: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | IBM Granite 4.2 30B | Hy4 preview |
|---|---|---|
| Company | IBM | Tencent |
| Release Date | August 25, 2026 | August 28, 2026 |
| Parameters | 30B | 770B |
| Multimodal | No | No |
| Average Score | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| Terminal-Bench 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| SWE-bench Multilingual | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| SWE-Bench Pro | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| GPQA | 0.7 | 0.9 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
IBM Granite 4.2 30B
Hy4 preview
Terminal-Bench 2.10.3 vs 0.9
0.3
0.9
SWE-bench Multilingual0.4 vs 0.8
0.4
0.8
SWE-Bench Pro0.3 vs 0.7
0.3
0.7
GPQA0.7 vs 0.9
0.7
0.9
Verdict
Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: IBM Granite 4.2 30B — 0.6, Hy4 preview — 0.6.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 8/25/2026 and 8/28/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — IBM Granite 4.2 30B or Hy4 preview?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — IBM Granite 4.2 30B or Hy4 preview?
API pricing data is available on the individual model pages.
Which has a larger context window — IBM Granite 4.2 30B or Hy4 preview?
Context window data is available on the individual model pages.
The IBM Granite 4.2 30B and Hy4 preview comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the IBM Granite 4.2 30B or Hy4 preview page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.