Model Comparison

Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Grok 4.3

Comparing Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Grok 4.3 across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Grok 4.3 don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

Grok 4.3 costs less

For input processing, Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($3.00/1M tokens) is 2.4x more expensive than Grok 4.3 ($1.25/1M tokens).

For output processing, Claude Sonnet 4.6 ($15.00/1M tokens) is 6.0x more expensive than Grok 4.3 ($2.50/1M tokens).

In conclusion, Claude Sonnet 4.6 is more expensive than Grok 4.3.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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Anthropic
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Input tokens$3.00
Output tokens$15.00
Best providerAnthropic
xAI
Grok 4.3
Input tokens$1.25
Output tokens$2.50
Best providerxAI
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

Grok 4.3 accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to Claude Sonnet 4.6's 200,000 tokens. Only Claude Sonnet 4.6 specifies output context (64,000 tokens).

Anthropic
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Input200,000 tokens
Output64,000 tokens
xAI
Grok 4.3
Input1,000,000 tokens
Output- tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Claude Sonnet 4.6 supports multimodal inputs, whereas Grok 4.3 does not.

Claude Sonnet 4.6 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Grok 4.3

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.

Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Proprietary

Closed source

Grok 4.3

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Claude Sonnet 4.6 was released on 2026-02-17, while Grok 4.3 was released on 2026-05-06.

Grok 4.3 is 3 months newer than Claude Sonnet 4.6.

Claude Sonnet 4.6

Feb 17, 2026

2 months ago

Grok 4.3

May 6, 2026

0 days ago

2mo newer

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.

Unable to compare the recency of their training data.

No cutoff dates available

Provider Availability

Claude Sonnet 4.6 is available from Anthropic. Grok 4.3 is available from xAI.

Claude Sonnet 4.6

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Anthropic
Input Price:Input: $3.00/1MOutput Price:Output: $15.00/1M

Grok 4.3

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xAI
Input Price:Input: $1.25/1MOutput Price:Output: $2.50/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Anthropic
Supports multimodal inputs
xAI
Larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
Anthropic
Claude Sonnet 4.6
xAI
Grok 4.3

FAQ

Common questions about Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs Grok 4.3.

Which is better, Claude Sonnet 4.6 or Grok 4.3?

Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Anthropic) and Grok 4.3 (xAI) each have strengths in different areas. Compare their benchmark scores, pricing, context windows, and capabilities above to determine which fits your needs.

How does Claude Sonnet 4.6 compare to Grok 4.3 in benchmarks?

Claude Sonnet 4.6 scores Tau2 Telecom: 97.9%, Tau2 Retail: 91.7%, GPQA: 89.9%, MMMLU: 89.3%, SWE-Bench Verified: 79.6%.

Is Claude Sonnet 4.6 cheaper than Grok 4.3?

Grok 4.3 is 2.4x cheaper for input tokens. Claude Sonnet 4.6 costs $3.00/M input and $15.00/M output via anthropic. Grok 4.3 costs $1.25/M input and $2.50/M output via xai.

What are the context window sizes for Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Grok 4.3?

Claude Sonnet 4.6 supports 200K tokens and Grok 4.3 supports 1.0M tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.

What are the main differences between Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Grok 4.3?

Key differences include context window (200K vs 1.0M), input pricing ($3.00 vs $1.25/M), multimodal support (yes vs no). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Grok 4.3?

Claude Sonnet 4.6 is developed by Anthropic and Grok 4.3 is developed by xAI.