Granite 4.2 8B vs Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning)
Granite 4.2 8B 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 | Granite 4.2 8B | Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 11.1 | 25.7 | +131.5% Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Re… is 2.3× more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $53.07 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 52.08s | 20.14s | −61.3% Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Re… is 61.3% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.06 / $0.25 | $1.25 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text | Text, Image |
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