Grok 4.5 is so cheap compared to Fable 5 and GPT 5.5 that benchmark gaps may not matter much

xAI launches Grok 4.5, a cost-effective LLM prioritizing affordability over peak performance. While lagging behind top-tier models in coding benchmarks, its significantly lower token cost makes it a compelling option for developers prioritizing budget. The model is trained on tens of thousands of Nvidia GB300 GPUs and is expected to be available in the EU by mid-July.

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