Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Reasoning) vs Grok 4
Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Reasoning) vs Grok 4. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
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A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Reasoning) | Grok 4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 20.7 | 22.5 | +8.7% Grok 4 is 8.7% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,501.22 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 21.58s | 14.71s | −31.8% Grok 4 is 31.8% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $3.00 / $15.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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