Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Grok 4 Fast (Reasoning) | Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.2 | $0.09 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.5 | $0.45 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.18/M tokens vs $0.28/M for Grok 4 Fast (Reasoning).
Grok 4 Fast (Reasoning) wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Grok 4 Fast (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 83 tok/s vs 66 tok/s. However, Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (1.16s vs 6.33s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 30B A3B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Grok 4 Fast (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Grok 4 Fast (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.