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xAI · Strong performance at a low cost per task

Grok 4.5

A powerful general-purpose model also suited to programming, with a good balance of capabilities and cost. Suitable for tasks where the result can be verified.

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Costs
Medium · approximately $0.31 per Intelligence Index task
Speed
Medium depending on the thoroughness setting
Availability
xAI's online service and products
Input length
Varies by specific version
Inputs
Text and, depending on the service used, image inputs

Data checked . Release date unverified.

Indicative capability profile

Where the model is strong

The five levels are our clear summary of the results below. They are not a ranking that applies to every task.

Analysis Very high performance, but with less headroom compared with the very best.
Coding It stays close to the best systems when coding autonomously.
Autonomous work across multiple steps Strong at multi-step tasks when the result can be measured.
Writing and content Content is not the main reason to choose it.
Speed Affordable pricing; speed depends on the configured level of thoroughness.

Ideal use

When to choose it

  • Programming with tests and automated checks
  • Solving complex problems on a limited budget
  • A second model from a different provider for comparison

Usage boundaries

When to choose another model

  • Outputs where facts cannot be verified
  • Processes dependent on a single platform with no fallback option

Traceable supporting sources

Data and measurement sources

Distinguish between the manufacturer's documentation and the results of a specific test. Measurements also depend on the settings and the task set used.

Artificial Analysis

Intelligence Index v4.1

54 points

Performance close to the best models at a low cost for the tested task.

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Artificial Analysis

Coding Agent Index

76 points in Grok Build

The result measures the model together with the tool it worked in.

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xAI worth noting

xAI made Grok 4.6 available in Amazon Bedrock

Developers building agents or tools for working with code on AWS can now try Grok 4.6 in Bedrock through Converse API with streaming and four reasoning effort levels, without needing an OpenAI-compatible client.

Companies running agentic or coding tools on AWS Bedrock gain another model option, with a choice of regional (USA) or global routing depending on data residency requirements and available capacity.

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