Grok 4.5 vs Muse Spark 1.2
Grok 4.5 and Muse Spark 1.2 are closely matched at 47.0 and 41.1 on the LLM Stats Score. Muse Spark 1.2 is 24.0x cheaper per token.
xAI · Meta · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Grok 4.5 and Muse Spark 1.2 are closely matched on the overall LLM Stats Score at 47.0 and 41.1.
The models split the 2 individual benchmarks reported for both models evenly.
On price, Muse Spark 1.2 is roughly 24.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Muse Spark 1.2 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Grok 4.5
- you want predictable pricing at $2.00/M input and $6.00/M output
Choose Muse Spark 1.2
- cost matters — it's about 24.0x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
14 reported for Grok 4.5 · 3 for Muse Spark 1.2
Grok 4.5 outperforms in 1 benchmarks (Terminal-Bench 2.1), while Muse Spark 1.2 is better at 1 benchmark (DeepSWE 1.1).
Both models are evenly matched across the benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Grok 4.5 ($2.00/1M tokens) is 20.0x more expensive than Muse Spark 1.2 ($0.10/1M tokens).
For output processing, Grok 4.5 ($6.00/1M tokens) is 30.0x more expensive than Muse Spark 1.2 ($0.20/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Grok 4.5 is more expensive than Muse Spark 1.2.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Muse Spark 1.2 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Grok 4.5's 500,000 tokens. Only Muse Spark 1.2 specifies output context (131,072 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both Grok 4.5 and Muse Spark 1.2 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Grok 4.5
Muse Spark 1.2
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Grok 4.5 was released on 2026-07-16, while Muse Spark 1.2 was released on 2026-08-05.
Muse Spark 1.2 is 1 month newer than Grok 4.5.
Jul 16, 2026
1 months ago
Aug 5, 2026
3 weeks ago
2w newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Grok 4.5 has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2026-02-01, while Muse Spark 1.2's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Grok 4.5's training data extends to 2026-02-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without Muse Spark 1.2's cutoff date.
Feb 2026
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Provider Availability
Grok 4.5 is available from xAI. Muse Spark 1.2 is available from Meta Model API.
Grok 4.5
Muse Spark 1.2
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Grok 4.5 and Muse Spark 1.2 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Grok 4.5 vs Muse Spark 1.2.