Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) vs Sonar Pro

Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) vs Sonar Pro. 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
PerplexitySonar ProNot ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
7.60
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)Sonar ProDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)14.07.6−45.7% Sonar Pro is 45.7% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)$250.37Not reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)5.89sNot reported— not comparable
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$1.25 / $2.50—
Input modalitiesText, ImageText
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