Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Grok 3 | Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low Effort) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $4 | $3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $20 | $15 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low Effort) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $6.00/M tokens vs $8.00/M for Grok 3.
Grok 3 wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low Effort). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low Effort) generates tokens faster at 52 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Grok 3 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 1.01s).
Choose based on your priorities: Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low Effort) for lower cost, Grok 3 for stronger benchmark performance, and Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low Effort) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.