Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3 Max | Grok 4.5 (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.2 | $2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $6 | $6 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 Max is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $2.40/M tokens vs $3.00/M for Grok 4.5 (high).
Qwen3 Max wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Grok 4.5 (high). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Grok 4.5 (high) generates tokens faster at 96 tok/s vs 51 tok/s. Qwen3 Max also has lower time-to-first-token (1.92s vs 17.19s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 Max for lower cost, Qwen3 Max for stronger benchmark performance, and Grok 4.5 (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.