Claude Sonnet 5 (Low) vs Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning)
Claude Sonnet 5 (Low) 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 (Low) | Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 24.3 | 25.7 | +5.8% Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Re… is 5.8% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $652.70 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 8.68s | 21.39s | +146.4% Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Re… is 146.4% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $1.25 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
Matchup
Compare something else
Agents:
Accept: text/markdown or ?format=md returns this page as Markdown. JSON: /api/v1/compare/claude-sonnet-5-low/grok-4-20 · Markdown: /api/v1/compare/claude-sonnet-5-low/grok-4-20?format=md · llms.txt · agent skill