xAI Grok 2 clearly outperforms the Anthropic Claude 3 Opus in the ai language models category, particularly in price, scoring 6.3/10 vs 4.4/10. If you want the better overall performer, xAI Grok 2 is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | 3 Opus | Grok 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | $15.00/1M | ✓$2.00/1M |
| Output (Completion) | $75.00/1M | ✓$10.00/1M |
| Open Source | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | 3 Opus | Grok 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 4,096 tok | 4,096 tok |
| Speed | 35 tok/s | ✓100 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | 1.2s | ✓600ms |
| Languages | ✓50+ | 25+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | 3 Opus | Grok 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✕ | ✕ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Input | ✕ | ✕ |
| Video Input | ✕ | ✕ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✕ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✕ | ✓ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✕ | ✕ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✕ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✕ | ✕ |
| Field | 3 Opus | Grok 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | xAI |
| Knowledge Cutoff | 2023-08 | real-time |
| Best For | complex analysisresearchlong context | current eventsresearchreal time infogeneral |
Buy Anthropic Claude 3 Opus if…
The Anthropic Claude 3 Opus is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy xAI Grok 2 if…
Buy the xAI Grok 2 if you want the best camera quality in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
xAI Grok 2 clearly outperforms the Anthropic Claude 3 Opus in the ai language models category, particularly in price, scoring 6.3/10 vs 4.4/10. If you want the better overall performer, xAI Grok 2 is the clear pick.
No, xAI Grok 2 scores higher (8.5 vs 8.8).
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The Anthropic Claude 3 Opus is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Buy the xAI Grok 2 if you want the best camera quality in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.