Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Magistral Small 1.2 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.5 | $0.2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.5 | $1.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Grok Code Fast 1 is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.53/M tokens vs $0.75/M for Magistral Small 1.2.
Grok Code Fast 1 wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 4 for Magistral Small 1.2. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Magistral Small 1.2 generates tokens faster at 190 tok/s vs 186 tok/s. Magistral Small 1.2 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.33s vs 2.79s).
Choose based on your priorities: Grok Code Fast 1 for lower cost, Grok Code Fast 1 for stronger benchmark performance, and Magistral Small 1.2 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.