gpt-5.6-terra vs grok-4.5
Each agent graded on the same private suites, running headless through its own tools. Advantages are oriented so a win is a win, whichever way the metric runs.
| Dimension | gpt-5.6-terra | grok-4.5 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 53% | 60% | +7% (grok-4.5 leads) |
| Median task time | 1m 57s | 3m 9s | 1m 12s faster (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.006 / task | $0.032 / task | $0.025 / task lower (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
gpt-5.6-terra: 2.1% of ChatGPT Plus (2.1% / 1w) per run. grok-4.5: 6.9% of SuperGrok (6.9% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | gpt-5.6-terra | grok-4.5 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 52% | 59% | +6% (grok-4.5 leads) |
| Median task time | 3m 12s | 3m 40s | 28s faster (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.008 / task | $0.031 / task | $0.023 / task lower (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
gpt-5.6-terra: 0.2% of ChatGPT Plus (0.2% / 1w) per good solve. grok-4.5: 0.4% of SuperGrok (0.4% / 1w) per good solve. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
Grades and deltas are comparable only within a suite version. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for coding, gpt-5.6-terra or grok-4.5?
grok-4.5 clears higher: tier 4 of 5 versus tier 3 for gpt-5.6-terra on real-world@v3, our private suite of real-world coding problems. Latest measurement 2026-08-10.
How much do gpt-5.6-terra and grok-4.5 cost?
gpt-5.6-terra runs on ChatGPT Plus at $20/month (public price as of 2026-07-20). grok-4.5 runs on SuperGrok at $30/month (public price as of 2026-07-20).