granite-4.1-30b
Q4 GGUF download: ibm-granite/granite-4.1-30b-GGUF - 17.49 GB on disk, read 2026-09-27. VRAM figures above are estimates; this is the actual file size.
Intelligence benchmarks
Artificial Analysis indexes - compared with the best open and proprietary models
Intelligence
7.4
AA Index
Coding
10.4
AA Index
Intelligence Index - granite-4.1-30b vs. the field
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Coding Index comparison
Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis · updated 2026-09-27.
Standard benchmarks
Performance across standard evaluations
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 48.1 |
Source: Artificial Analysis component evals - updated 2026-09-27.
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Deep dive
Notes, sources, and the full write-up
granite-4.1-30b is a 28.9B-parameter apache-2.0 model from ibm-granite. It scores 7.4 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index. At Q4_K_M it needs roughly 17 GB of VRAM, placing it in the 12–24 GB GPU hardware tier.
Benchmarks
Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index - granite-4.1-30b vs. leading closed models:
| Model | Intelligence | Coding | GPQA |
|---|---|---|---|
| granite-4.1-30b | 7.4 | - | 48.1 |
| Claude Fable 5.1 (max with fallback) | 53.4 | - | 93.7 |
| GPT-6 Astra (max) | 52.8 | - | 96.1 |
| Claude Opus 5 (max) | 50.7 | - | 93.2 |
| Muse Spark 1.3 (max) | 48.2 | - | 93.5 |
| GPT-5.6 Sol (max) | 47.1 | - | 94.1 |
Source: Artificial Analysis (2026-09-17).
Popularity
granite-4.1-30b has 688,545 downloads in the last month on HuggingFace and 146 likes.
Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
How much VRAM does granite-4.1-30b need?
granite-4.1-30b with 28.9B parameters needs approximately 17 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is granite-4.1-30b better than other ibm-granite models?
granite-4.1-30b has 28.9B parameters with 131,072 context - a strong choice for general use.
What license is granite-4.1-30b under?
granite-4.1-30b is released under the apache-2.0 license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs granite-4.1-30b well?
With 28.9B parameters, granite-4.1-30b requires adequate VRAM. High-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 (24GB), RTX 5090 (32GB), or Mac Studio with unified memory are good options. Check our hardware directory for specific recommendations.
What is the best quantization for granite-4.1-30b?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~21 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
How long can granite-4.1-30b's context window handle?
granite-4.1-30b supports a 131,072-token context window - enough for very long documents, codebases, or multi-turn conversations. Real-world usable context may vary by implementation.
What models compete with granite-4.1-30b?
granite-4.1-30b competes with other models in its class. Browse our model directory for comparisons, benchmarks, and community reviews to find the best fit.
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