What is the difference between GPT-4.1 and Grok 3?

GPT-4.1 is developed by OpenAI while Grok 3 is developed by xAI. GPT-4.1 has a 1.0M token context window vs Grok 3's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 26 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-4.1 or Grok 3?

It depends on your use case. GPT-4.1 and Grok 3 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 26 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare GPT-4.1 and Grok 3 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-4.1 and Grok 3 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.

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Updated Apr 14, 2025

GPT-4.1vsGrok 3

26 fights queued

Why GPT-4.1?

8.2x more context1.0M

2 months newerApr 2025

Why Grok 3?

Leads 1 of 1 benchmarks

Stronger on SWE-bench Verified63.8% vs 54.6%

GPT-4.1Grok 3

Input price

$2.00/M

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Output price

$8.00/M

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Context

1.0M

128K

Released

Apr 2025

Feb 2025

Benchmarks1 common

SWE-bench Verified

54.6%

63.8%+14.4%

Favorites

GPT-4.1Grok 3

Movie

Inception

20108.4

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Album

Abbey Road

The Beatles

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Book

Sapiens

Yuval Noah Harari

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City

Kyoto

Japan

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Game

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Adventure, Action4.5

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Estimate Complexityreasoning

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

GPT-4.1

Openai · Apr 2025text

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GPT-4.1 vs Grok 3

Which is better, GPT-4.1 or Grok 3?