GPT-4 Turbo vs Grok 3
Performance benchmarks + pricing comparison — updated April 2026
GPT-4 Turbo
OpenAIPrevious generation high-performance model. Good for complex reasoning tasks.
| Input | $10.00/M |
| Output | $30.00/M |
| Context | 128K tokens |
| Best For | Complex reasoning, data extraction, analysis |
| Benchmark | 70/100 |
Grok 3
xAIxAI's flagship model. Strong general-purpose capability with real-time knowledge access through X platform integration.
| Input | $3.00/M |
| Output | $15.00/M |
| Context | 128K tokens |
| Best For | General coding, research tasks, current-event-aware applications |
| Benchmark | 70/100 |
Benchmark Performance Comparison
Third-party benchmark scores — higher is better. Data sourced from SWE-bench, LiveCodeBench, HumanEval, and BigCodeBench.
| Benchmark | GPT-4 Turbo | Grok 3 | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70 | 70 | GPT-4 Turbo leads by 0pts |
| SWE-bench Verified | 64 | 64 | GPT-4 Turbo leads by 0pts |
| LiveCodeBench | 72 | 72 | GPT-4 Turbo leads by 0pts |
| HumanEval | 88 | 88 | GPT-4 Turbo leads by 0pts |
| BigCodeBench | 56 | 56 | GPT-4 Turbo leads by 0pts |
Cost Comparison by Scenario
Estimated cost per project with 30% cache hit rate. Actual costs may vary based on usage patterns.
| Scenario | GPT-4 Turbo | Grok 3 | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Script (1K lines) | $1.25 | $0.55 | Grok 3 saves $0.70 (56%) |
| Medium Feature (10K lines) | $9.50 | $4.05 | Grok 3 saves $5.45 (57%) |
| Large Project (50K lines) | $47.50 | $20.25 | Grok 3 saves $27.25 (57%) |
| Code Review (5K lines) | $2.50 | $0.90 | Grok 3 saves $1.60 (64%) |
Value Analysis (Price per Benchmark Score Point)
Lower is better — how much you pay for each point of benchmark performance.
| Model | Overall Score | Price per Score Point | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-4 Turbo | 70 | $0.133/pt | Higher cost per point |
| Grok 3 | 70 | $0.043/pt | Better value |
Grok 3 delivers the best value at $0.043 per score point.
Strengths & Weaknesses
GPT-4 Turbo
- + Proven model
- + Large context
- - Superseded by GPT-4o
Grok 3
- + Strong reasoning
- + X integration
- - Newer model
- - Limited ecosystem
Verdict
Grok 3 is cheaper at $3.00/M, but GPT-4 Turbo scores higher on benchmarks (70 vs 70).
Choose Grok 3 for cost-sensitive projects, GPT-4 Turbo when performance matters most.
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