Grok 4.6 vs o3
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
Grok 4.6 by xAI wins on 5 of 7 benchmarks against o3 by OpenAI, which leads on 0. This head-to-head comparison covers coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing metrics from our benchmark data.
Category-by-Category Breakdown
Coding: In coding, Grok 4.6 scores 1303 on Design Arena ELO compared to o3's 1074, while Grok 4.6 scores 1305 on Website Arena ELO compared to o3's 1048.
Reasoning: In reasoning, Grok 4.6 scores 93.3% on GPQA Diamond compared to o3's 83.3%.
Context: In context, Grok 4.6 scores 500K on Context Length compared to o3's 200K.
Pricing Comparison
Grok 4.6 costs $2.0/1M input tokens and $6.0/1M output tokens, while o3 costs $2.0/1M input and $8.0/1M output. Both models are priced identically for input tokens.
Verdict
Grok 4.6 and o3 are closely matched. The best choice depends on your specific use case and priorities.
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Grok 4.6 vs o3 — FAQ
Which is better, Grok 4.6 or o3?
Grok 4.6 wins on more benchmarks overall (5 vs 0). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does Grok 4.6 compare to o3 for coding?
SWE-bench Verified data is not available for both models. Check the detailed comparison charts above for other coding-related metrics.
Is Grok 4.6 cheaper than o3?
Both models are priced the same at $2.0/1M input tokens. Grok 4.6 output costs $6.0/1M and o3 output costs $8.0/1M.
Which is faster, Grok 4.6 or o3?
Output speed data is not available for both models. Check the speed section of the comparison above for available performance data.
What benchmarks does the Grok 4.6 vs o3 comparison cover?
This comparison covers 7 benchmarks including GPQA Diamond, Input Cost, Output Cost, Context Length, Cached Input Cost, Design Arena ELO, Website Arena ELO. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.