Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) vs Magistral Small 1.2

Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) vs Magistral Small 1.2. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

SpaceXAIGrok 4.3 (Non-reasoning)Off the frontier
Intelligence
14.00
Total cost
$250
MistralMagistral Small 1.2Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
8.60
Total cost
-
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 4.3 (Non-reasoning)Magistral Small 1.2Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)14.08.6−38.6% Magistral Small 1.2 is 38.6% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$250.37Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)5.86s33.97s+479.7% Magistral Small 1.2 is 479.7% slower
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$1.25 / $2.50$0.50 / $1.50
Input modalitiesText, ImageText, Image
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