SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max
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On price, SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 is cheaper (blended cost is about 1.00× that of Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max).
On capability, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max has the higher intelligence index (45) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 on a budget, or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 | Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Output /1M | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Context | 500K | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 44 | 45 |
| Coding | 77 | 76 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | — | 39 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max?
On price, SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 is cheaper (blended cost is about 1.00× that of Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max). SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6: $2 in / $6 out; Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max: $2 in / $6 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max?
On capability, Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max has the higher intelligence index (45) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 77 vs Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max 76.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 on a budget, or Qwen: Qwen3.8 Max for output quality. Full details below.