Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Non-reasoning) vs Mercury 2.5

Grok 4.20 0309 v2 (Non-reasoning) vs Mercury 2.5. 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.

MetricGrok 4.20 0309 v2 (Non-reasoning)Mercury 2.5Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)14.212.3−13.4% Mercury 2.5 is 13.4% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reported$218.11— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)5.15s4.24s−17.7% Mercury 2.5 is 17.7% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$1.25 / $2.50$0.25 / $0.75
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