Claude Opus 4.5 (Non-reasoning) vs Grok 3 mini Reasoning (High)
Claude Opus 4.5 (Non-reasoning) vs Grok 3 mini Reasoning (High). 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 (Non-reasoning) | Grok 3 mini Reasoning (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.7 | 14.6 | −38.4% Grok 3 mini Reasoning… is 38.4% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 11.40s | 43.62s | +282.6% Grok 3 mini Reasoning… is 282.6% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $0.30 / $0.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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