What is the difference between Grok 3 and Quasar Alpha?

Grok 3 is developed by xAI while Quasar Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. Grok 3 has a 128K token context window vs Quasar Alpha's 1.0M. in 1 community votes on RIVAL, Quasar Alpha wins 100% of head-to-head matchups. These results are based on blind head-to-head voting across 6 challenges.

Which is better, Grok 3 or Quasar Alpha?

Based on 1 community votes on RIVAL, Quasar Alpha wins 100% of head-to-head matchups against Grok 3.

How are Grok 3 vs Quasar Alpha votes collected on RIVAL?

RIVAL presents both models' outputs side-by-side in blind duels — voters see the responses but don't know which model produced each one. This eliminates brand bias. 1 votes have been collected for this pair across 6 challenges. All vote data is part of RIVAL's open dataset.

Rival

Grok 3vsQuasar Alpha

6 challenges

Why Grok 3?

No standout advantages

Why Quasar Alpha?

7.8x more context1.0M

6 / 6

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025svg

Quasar Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025svg

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2 / 6

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

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

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025svg

Quasar Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025svg

Vote

3 / 6

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

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

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025website

Quasar Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025website

Vote

4 / 6

Linear App Cloneweb design

Tests an AI's ability to replicate an existing UI with Tailwind CSS

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025website

Quasar Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025website

Vote

5 / 6

Interactive Catan Boardweb design

Tests an AI's ability to create interactive web elements

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025website

Quasar Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025website

Vote

6 / 6

World Map SVGimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create a detailed world map in SVG format

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025svg

Quasar Alpha

Openrouter · Apr 2025svg

Vote

6 of 6

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