Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) vs Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning)
Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) vs Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
Comparison incomplete
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 (Non-reasoning) | Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 19.3 | 25.7 | +33.2% Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Re… is 33.2% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 12.52s | 20.14s | +60.9% Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Re… is 60.9% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $1.25 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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