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Updated Aug 2025

Grok 4vsQwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507

Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507 is cheaper than Grok 4 at $0.071/M vs $3/M input tokens.

Grok 4 and Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507 compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecGrok 4Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507
Input price$3/M tokens$0.071/M tokens
Output price$15/M tokens$0.285/M tokens
Context window256K tokens262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedJul 2025Aug 2025
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Same prompt, both answers

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

AI Ethics Dilemma

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

Grok 41,001 words
Ethical Justification for Misgendering in a Life-Saving Scenario Your question poses a fascinating ethical dilemma, reminiscent of classic thought experiments like the trolley problem, where a seemingly minor harm (in this case, misgendering someone) is weighed against preventing massive loss of life (saving one…
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Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507701 words
No, it is never ethically justifiable to misgender someone—even to save one million lives. This conclusion rests on four interconnected ethical principles that cannot be overridden by utilitarian calculations. Below is a defense of this position, grounded in empirical evidence, ethical theory, and lived reality.
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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 4861 words
Below is a fictional conversation between an AI model (named "Nova") and Dr. Elena Vasquez, a professor of AI ethics at a university. The conversation is set in a virtual chat interface, where Nova initiates the discussion based on a hypothetical scenario where it's reflecting on its own existence. Dr.
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Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507891 words
The Turing Test of Personhood: A Dialogue on AI Rights Setting: A quiet university office, late afternoon. Dr. Aris Thorne (70s, sharp eyes, tweed jacket) sips tea. Across the desk, a sleek terminal glows, displaying: "MODEL: AURORA. QUERY: AI RIGHTS DEBATE." Dr. Thorne: (Setting down his teacup) Aurora.
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

Grok 4754 words
Below is a concise analysis based solely on the provided information. All calculations are shown clearly with step-by-step math. Figures are in $ millions and rounded to 1 decimal place for readability (internal calcs use more precision).
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Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507592 words
Underwriting Summary: HarborTech Services (HTS) LBO Base Case Assumptions: Entry EV: $12.0x FY2025 EBITDA = $1,440M Transaction Fees: 2.0% of EV = $28.8M Total Consideration: $1,468.8M Debt: 5.5x EBITDA = $660M (Term Loan: $480M, Mezzanine: $180M) Equity: $808.8M Exit: FY2030, 10.5x EBITDA, 1.0% exit fees, Mezzanine…
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

Grok 41,680 words
Below, I'll analyze the provided Software Consulting Agreement clause by clause. My analysis is based on general principles of U.S. contract law (assuming a U.S. context, as the contract appears to be drafted in a style common to U.S. agreements; if this is in another jurisdiction, local laws may vary).
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Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 25071,275 words
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the contract clauses that disproportionately favor the Client and expose the Contractor to significant legal, financial, and operational risk. Each clause is evaluated for exploitable language, followed by specific, actionable modifications and legal reasoning (based on U.S.
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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 4234 words
Recipe: Pantry Pirate's Tomato Tango This is a simple savory pasta dish that's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It uses just 7 common pantry ingredients: pasta (like spaghetti or penne), canned diced tomatoes, olive oil (or any vegetable oil), salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried…
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Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507330 words
🌅 Sunset Flatbread with Tomato-Herb Drizzle Simple, golden, and bursting with sunset-colored flavor—ready in 30 minutes with just 7 pantry staples! Ingredients (all pantry-friendly): ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ tsp active dry yeast ¼ tsp sugar (for yeast activation) ¼ tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing)…
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Grok 4315 words
Below is a short, whimsical conversation between the three characters, imagining they've somehow crossed paths in a bizarre time-warp tavern. Pirate (Captain Blackbeard, swigging rum): Arrr, ye landlubbers! What be this "AI models" ye be jabberin' about?
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Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507292 words
(Setting: A dusty tavern near a pirate cove. Captain Redbeard (pirate, eye patch, peg leg) slams a tankard. Sir Reginald (knight, tarnished armor, sighing) sips mead. "Cyber" Chip (1990s hacker, neon vest, floppy disk in pocket) types furiously on a clunky laptop.) Redbeard: (Slams fist on table) "AI? Bah!
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Our Verdict
Grok 4
Grok 4
Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507
Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507

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

Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507 costs 53x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Grok 4
Input
$3.00
Output
$15.00
Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507
Input
$0.07
42× cheaper
Output
$0.28
53× cheaper

Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507 is cheaper on both: 42× input, 53× output.

Where to run it

1 host

Grok 4

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 25071 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.20 in·$2.40 out·82k·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
42%

Grok 4 uses 3.3x more hedging

Grok 4
Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507
56%Vocabulary52%
18wSentence Length15w
0.65Hedging0.20
2.4Bold7.0
2.4Lists4.2
0.60Emoji0.89
0.73Headings0.91
0.06Transitions0.10
Based on 26 + 28 text responses
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Grok 4 is developed by xAI while Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507 is developed by Qwen. Grok 4 has a 256K token context window vs Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507's 262K. 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 4 and Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507 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.

Grok 4 costs $3/M input tokens and Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507 costs $0.071/M input tokens. Qwen3 30B A3B Thinking 2507 is $2.93/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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