Granite Embedding Models by IBM Research
2 models2026Up to 33k ctx
Last refreshed 2026-09-03. Next refresh: weekly.
Details
ResearcherIBM Research
LicenseApache 2.0OSI-approved
Commercial useCommercial use: permitted
Models2
Released2026
Max context33k
About
IBM Granite family of text embedding models for semantic search and retrieval tasks. Supports English and multilingual variants across multiple parameter sizes.
Decision facts
- Best fit
- embeddingcoding
- Capability starting point
- Granite Embedding 311M Multilingual R2 with 33k context
- Lowest tracked input
- Not tracked
- Closest related family
- Granite 4
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
2 in view
Use when the workload needs embedding, 33k context, and 311M parameters.
2026-04embedding33k context311M parameters
Use when the workload needs embedding, 33k context, and 97M parameters.
2026-04embedding33k context97M parameters
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Embedding 311M Multilingual R2 | Use when the workload needs embedding, 33k context, and 311M parameters. | 2026-04 | embedding33k context311M parameters | Current |
| Granite Embedding 97M Multilingual R2 | Use when the workload needs embedding, 33k context, and 97M parameters. | 2026-04 | embedding33k context97M parameters | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2026-04
2 current
Granite Embedding 311M Multilingual R2
Currentembedding33k context311M parameters
Granite Embedding 97M Multilingual R2
Currentembedding33k context97M parameters
Specifications(2 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Parameters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Embedding 311M Multilingual R2 | 2026-04 | 33k | 311M |
| Granite Embedding 97M Multilingual R2 | 2026-04 | 33k | 97M |
