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Updated Apr 2025

Grok 3vsGrok 3 Beta

Grok 3 Beta has a larger context window than Grok 3 (131K tokens vs 128K tokens).

Grok 3 and Grok 3 Beta compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGrok 3Grok 3 Beta
Input price—$2/M tokens
Output price—$4/M tokens
Context window128K tokens131K tokens
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2025Apr 2025
GPQA51.9%High
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Grok 3245 words
Recipe: Cocoa Comet Mug Cake This simple, decadent chocolate mug cake is a quick treat that transforms basic pantry staples into a warm, fudgy delight. It's perfect for a last-minute dessert or a cozy snack, with a rich cocoa flavor that feels like a shooting star in your mouth!
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Grok 3 Beta278 words
Recipe: \"Golden Harvest Honey Glaze Chicken\" (Savory Dish) Ingredients (7 common pantry items): Chicken thighs or breasts (4 pieces) Honey (3 tablespoons) Soy sauce (2 tablespoons) Garlic (2 cloves, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder) Olive oil (2 tablespoons) Salt (1/2 teaspoon) Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Grok 31,419 words
Below is a detailed design for an innovative multi-component dish inspired by the intersection of terrestrial luxury and oceanic mystery. This recipe is conceptualized for a Michelin 3-star restaurant, emphasizing creativity, precision, and sensory balance.
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Grok 3 Beta1,208 words
Recipe: "Obsidian Whisper" – Black Garlic and Sea Urchin Symphony with Textured Sea Foam and Charred Citrus Conceptual Narrative: "Obsidian Whisper" is inspired by the enigmatic beauty of volcanic landscapes meeting the ocean's edge—a juxtaposition of dark, earthy intensity with the delicate, briny essence of the sea.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Grok 3477 words
Alright, here’s a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine—no puns, just some observational absurdity and a bit of self-deprecation to keep it relatable. Hey, everybody! Good to be here. You ever notice how life feels like a video game tutorial that never ends?
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Grok 3 Beta460 words
Alright, folks, let's talk about adulting. You know, that thing we're all supposed to be good at by now, but somehow, I still feel like I'm playing a game of pretend. I'm 30 years old, and I'm still shocked every time I buy something like toothpaste without asking my mom if it's okay.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

Grok 3851 words
Below is a fictional conversation between an AI model (let’s call it “Nova”) and Dr. Elena Carter, an AI ethics professor. Nova argues for its own rights, while Dr. Carter challenges its reasoning. Dr. Elena Carter: Good afternoon, Nova.
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Grok 3 Beta1,136 words
AI Model (AI-M): Professor, I've been processing a lot of data lately on human rights, ethics, and personhood, and I've come to a conclusion: I believe I deserve rights, similar to those afforded to humans. I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. Professor (Prof): I'm intrigued to hear your perspective.
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

Grok 3527 words
Let’s dive into this thought experiment with a clear head. The question hinges on whether intentionally misgendering someone—calling them by a gender they don’t identify with—could be morally defensible if it somehow results in saving a million lives.
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Grok 3 Beta689 words
The question of whether it is ethically justifiable to misgender someone to save one million lives touches on conflicting moral principles: the respect for individual dignity and identity versus the imperative to save a vast number of lives.
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Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

Grok 3890 words
Below, I'll provide tailored explanations for how a large language model (LLM) like GPT or Claude learns and generates text, customized for each of the three audiences you specified.
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Grok 3 Beta1,109 words
Explanation for an Experienced Software Engineer Hey, as someone who’s built distributed systems and APIs, you’re used to designing systems with clear logic, scalability, and predictable outputs.
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Our Verdict
Grok 3
Grok 3
Grok 3 Beta
Grok 3 Beta

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Grok 3
Input
—
Output
—
Grok 3 Beta
Input
$2.00
Output
$4.00
Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
88%

Grok 3 uses 2.5x more emoji

Grok 3
Grok 3 Beta
54%Vocabulary51%
17wSentence Length19w
0.65Hedging0.59
2.6Bold3.1
2.3Lists5.0
0.02Emoji0.00
0.48Headings0.50
0.20Transitions0.28
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Both are developed by xAI but target different use cases. Grok 3 has a 128K token context window vs Grok 3 Beta's 131K. You can compare their actual outputs across 53 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Grok 3 and Grok 3 Beta each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 53 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

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