GPT-5.5 vs Grok 4.6
GPT-5.5 (OpenAI) and Grok 4.6 (xAI) compared on benchmarks, pricing, context window, and use-case rankings.
- GPT-5.5 leads on overall intelligence (ECI 159 vs 156).
- Grok 4.6 is cheaper on input tokens — $2.00 vs $5.00 per 1M.
- GPT-5.5 has a larger context window (1.1M vs 500K tokens).
- Grok 4.6 ranks higher for coding (92th vs 84th percentile).
| Attribute | GPT-5.5 | Grok 4.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Intelligence (ECI) | 159 | 156 |
| Coding | 84 | 92 |
| Math | 72 | 91 |
| Reasoning & Knowledge | 82 | 73 |
| Agentic & Tools | 83 | 84 |
| Specifications | ||
| Developer | OpenAI | xAI |
| Family | GPT | Grok |
| Released | Apr 23, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Availability | API access | API access |
| Context window | 1.1M | 500K |
| Price — $/M input | $5.00 | $2.00 |
| Price — $/M output | $30.00 | $6.00 |
| Inputs | file, image, text | text, image, file |
| Outputs | text | text |
| Benchmarks | ||
| AIME 2024/2025 | 84% | 99% |
| APEX | 39% | 41% |
| ARC-AGI | 95% | 88% |
| ARC-AGI-2 | 85% | 67% |
| FrontierMath | 52% | — |
| FrontierMath Tier 4 | 35% | — |
| GPQA Diamond | 91% | 94% |
| GSO (code optimization) | 40% | — |
| Humanity's Last Exam | 46% | 43% |
| SciCode | 56% | 56% |
| SimpleBench | 69% | 76% |
| SimpleQA Verified | 63% | 49% |
| SWE-bench Verified | 81% | — |
| Terminal-Bench | 85% | — |
| WebDev Arena | 1508 | 1629 |
| WeirdML | 85% | 67% |
| τ²-bench | 94% | — |
Use-case scores are 0–100 percentile composites across each area’s benchmarks, ranked against every model from the past year. Highlighted cells lead each row. Open a model for the full picture.
Frequently asked questions
Is GPT-5.5 better than Grok 4.6?
On Epoch AI's Capabilities Index, GPT-5.5 scores higher (159) than Grok 4.6 (156). The right pick depends on your task — compare their coding, math, and reasoning scores in the table above.
Which is cheaper, GPT-5.5 or Grok 4.6?
Grok 4.6 is cheaper on input tokens at $2.00 per million, versus $5.00 (representative OpenRouter pricing).
Which has a larger context window, GPT-5.5 or Grok 4.6?
GPT-5.5 supports up to 1.1M tokens, compared with 500K for the other.
Which is better for coding, GPT-5.5 or Grok 4.6?
Across coding benchmarks like SWE-bench Verified and Terminal-Bench, Grok 4.6 ranks higher — 92th vs 84th percentile among the models tracked on Model Beat.
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Benchmarks & model data from Epoch AI (CC BY); pricing & specs from OpenRouter. ECI = Epoch Capabilities Index.