Updated Mar 12, 2026

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Grok 4.20 Beta

DeepSeek R1Runner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Grok 4.20 Beta has the edge — bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

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Why DeepSeek R1?

2.9x cheaper overall$0.55/M in · $2.19/M out

Why Grok 4.20 Beta?

15.6x more context2.0M

13 months newerMar 2026

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DeepSeek R1Grok 4.20 Beta

Movie

The Godfather

The Godfather

The Matrix

The Matrix

Album

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon

Book

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

City

Kyoto

Tokyo

Game

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Adventure, Action4.4

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01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026text

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02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026svg

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03

Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026text

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04

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026text

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05

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026svg

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06

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025svg

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026svg

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07

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026text

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08

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026text

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09

Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026text

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10

Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025text

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026text

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11

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025website

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026website

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12

Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

DeepSeek R1

DeepSeek R1

Deepseek · Feb 2025website

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Grok 4.20 Beta

Grok 4.20 Beta

Xai · Mar 2026website

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