Updated Feb 18, 2025

Our Verdict

Grok 3

o3 MiniRunner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Grok 3 has the edge — bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Slight edge

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

99%

Grok 3 uses 3.9x more emoji

o3 Mini

Grok 3

65%Vocabulary49%

17wSentence Length18w

0.74Hedging0.94

3.9Bold2.5

1.7Lists3.0

0.00Emoji0.04

0.47Headings0.65

0.38Transitions0.08

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Grok 3

279 AI models invented the same fake scientist.

We read every word. 250 models. 2.14 million words. This is what we found.

AI Hallucination Index 2026

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o3 Mini vs Llama 4 MaverickNew provider

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o3 Mini vs Claude Opus 4New provider

o3 MinivsGrok 3

48 fights queued

Why o3 Mini?

Leads 4 of 4 benchmarks

Stronger on GPQA74.9% vs 51.9%

Why Grok 3?

2x more context128K

2 months newerFeb 2025

o3 MiniGrok 3

Input price

$1.10/M

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Output price

$4.40/M

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Context

64K

128K

Released

Dec 2024

Feb 2025

Benchmarks4 common

85.9%+3.3%

83.1%

74.9%+30.7%

51.9%

97.3%+28.4%

69.7%

96.3%+1.9%

94.5%

Favorites

o3 MiniGrok 3

Movie

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

The Matrix

The Matrix

Album

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Dark Side Of The Moon

Dark Side Of The Moon

Book

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Nineteen Eighty-Four

Nineteen Eighty-Four

City

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Tokyo

Game

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Portal

Portal

Action, Puzzle4.5

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01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

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

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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02

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

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

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025svg

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03

Logic Puzzlereasoning

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

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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04

Math Misconception Testreasoning

Tests an AI's understanding of number representation

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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05

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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06

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025svg

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07

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

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

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025svg

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08

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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09

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

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

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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10

Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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11

Character Voice Testconversation

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

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025text

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12

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

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

o3 Mini

o3 Mini

Openai · Dec 2024website

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Grok 3

Grok 3

Xai · Feb 2025website

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