Model Comparison

Gemma 3 1B vs Grok-1.5VWhich is better in 2026?

Comparing Gemma 3 1B and Grok-1.5V across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.

Verdict: Gemma 3 1B vs Grok-1.5V — which is better?

Gemma 3 1B (by Google) and Grok-1.5V (by xAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.

Choose Gemma 3 1B if…

  • you want the most recent training data — it shipped Mar 2025
  • you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune

Choose Grok-1.5V if…

  • you are already invested in the xAI ecosystem

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

No common benchmarks found

Gemma 3 1B and Grok-1.5Vdon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

Grok-1.5V supports multimodal inputs, whereas Gemma 3 1B does not.

Grok-1.5V can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Gemma 3 1B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

Grok-1.5V

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Gemma 3 1B is licensed under Gemma, while Grok-1.5V uses a proprietary license.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

Gemma 3 1B

Gemma

Open weights

Grok-1.5V

Proprietary

Closed source

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Gemma 3 1B was released on 2025-03-12, while Grok-1.5V was released on 2024-04-12.

Gemma 3 1B is 11 months newer than Grok-1.5V.

Gemma 3 1B

Mar 12, 2025

1.4 years ago

11mo newer
Grok-1.5V

Apr 12, 2024

2.3 years ago

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

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

Google
Has open weights
xAI
Supports multimodal inputs

Detailed Comparison

Interactive Arena

Judge for yourself.

Run your own prompts against Gemma 3 1B and Grok-1.5V side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.

Gemma 3 1B
✓ Preferred
Grok-1.5V
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FAQ

Common questions about Gemma 3 1B vs Grok-1.5V.

Which is better, Gemma 3 1B or Grok-1.5V?

Gemma 3 1B (Google) and Grok-1.5V (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 Gemma 3 1B compare to Grok-1.5V in benchmarks?

Gemma 3 1B scores IFEval: 80.2%, GSM8k: 62.8%, Natural2Code: 56.0%, MATH: 48.0%, HumanEval: 41.5%. Grok-1.5V scores AI2D: 88.3%, DocVQA: 85.6%, TextVQA: 78.1%, ChartQA: 76.1%, RealWorldQA: 68.7%.

What are the main differences between Gemma 3 1B and Grok-1.5V?

Key differences include multimodal support (no vs yes), licensing (Gemma vs Proprietary). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.

Who makes Gemma 3 1B and Grok-1.5V?

Gemma 3 1B is developed by Google and Grok-1.5V is developed by xAI.

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