Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) vs Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning)
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) 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 Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) | Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 56.0 | 25.7 | −54.1% Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Re… is 54.1% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $7,259.50 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 380.92s | 20.14s | −94.7% Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Re… is 94.7% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $1.25 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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