Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Claude 3.5 Sonnet (June '24) | Grok 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $3.75 | $3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $15 | $15 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Grok 3 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $6.00/M tokens vs $6.56/M for Claude 3.5 Sonnet (June '24).
Grok 3 wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Claude 3.5 Sonnet (June '24). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Grok 3 generates tokens faster at 37 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Claude 3.5 Sonnet (June '24) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.65s).
Choose based on your priorities: Grok 3 for lower cost, Grok 3 for stronger benchmark performance, and Grok 3 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.