Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning)
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs Grok 4.3 (Non-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 Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) | Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 29.1 | 14.0 | −51.9% Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoni… is 51.9% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $250.37 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 22.94s | 5.86s | −74.5% Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoni… is 74.5% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $1.25 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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