Model Comparison

Grok-1.5 vs QvQ-72B-Preview

QvQ-72B-Preview significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

Grok-1.5 outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while QvQ-72B-Preview is better at 2 benchmarks (MathVista, MMMU).

QvQ-72B-Preview significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

Sat May 02 2026 • llm-stats.com

Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

QvQ-72B-Preview supports multimodal inputs, whereas Grok-1.5 does not.

QvQ-72B-Preview can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

Grok-1.5

Text
Images
Audio
Video

QvQ-72B-Preview

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

Grok-1.5 is licensed under a proprietary license, while QvQ-72B-Preview uses Qwen.

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

Grok-1.5

Proprietary

Closed source

QvQ-72B-Preview

Qwen

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

Grok-1.5 was released on 2024-03-28, while QvQ-72B-Preview was released on 2024-12-25.

QvQ-72B-Preview is 9 months newer than Grok-1.5.

Grok-1.5

Mar 28, 2024

2.1 years ago

QvQ-72B-Preview

Dec 25, 2024

1.4 years ago

9mo 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

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

No standout differentiators in the data we have for this pair.

Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

QvQ-72B-Preview

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Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team

Supports multimodal inputs
Has open weights
Higher MathVista score (71.4% vs 52.8%)
Higher MMMU score (70.3% vs 53.6%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
xAI
Grok-1.5
Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team
QvQ-72B-Preview

FAQ

Common questions about Grok-1.5 vs QvQ-72B-Preview.

Which is better, Grok-1.5 or QvQ-72B-Preview?

QvQ-72B-Preview significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Grok-1.5 is made by xAI and QvQ-72B-Preview is made by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.

How does Grok-1.5 compare to QvQ-72B-Preview in benchmarks?

Grok-1.5 scores GSM8k: 90.0%, DocVQA: 85.6%, MMLU: 81.3%, HumanEval: 74.1%, MMMU: 53.6%. QvQ-72B-Preview scores MathVista: 71.4%, MMMU: 70.3%, MathVision: 35.9%, OlympiadBench: 20.4%.

What are the main differences between Grok-1.5 and QvQ-72B-Preview?

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

Who makes Grok-1.5 and QvQ-72B-Preview?

Grok-1.5 is developed by xAI and QvQ-72B-Preview is developed by Alibaba Cloud / Qwen Team.