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xAI·deprecated 2026-05-15

Grok 4.1 Fast

xAI's efficiency model. Long-context specialist with 2M window.

Overall score
4.15
/5.00 · ranked #50
Input
$0.200
per 1M tokens
Output
$0.500
per 1M tokens
Context
2M
tokens
Blended
$0.425
3:1 out:in ratio

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Scores by test

Methodology →
Structured Output
5.0
Strategic Analysis
5.0
Constrained Rewriting
4.0
Creative Problem Solving
4.0
Tool Calling
4.0
Faithfulness
5.0
Classification
4.0
Long Context
5.0
Safety Calibration
1.0
Persona Consistency
5.0
Agentic Planning
4.0
Multilingual
5.0
Tabular Data
3.0

What you need to know

Grok 4.1 Fast differentiates itself through high-reliability execution in structured tasks and massive context handling. With a 2M token window and perfect scores in structured output, persona consistency, and faithfulness, the model is built for complex, long-form data processing where adherence to specific formats and identities is critical.

At a blended cost of $0.425/MTok, the model is priced competitively for its capabilities. It provides high-tier performance in strategic analysis and multilingual tasks without the premium pricing typically associated with top-ranked frontier models, though its overall rank of 39 out of 71 suggests it is a specialized tool rather than a general-purpose leader.

The model has a significant failure point in safety calibration, scoring 1/5, meaning it lacks the guardrails found in most commercial models. It also shows relative weakness in tabular data processing, making it less suitable for spreadsheet-style analysis compared to its strength in textual structured output.

Use this model if you require a high-context window for large document analysis or need strict adherence to a specific persona and output schema. Skip this model if your application requires strict safety filtering or heavy manipulation of tabular data.

Strengths — Top 3

Structured Output5.0/5.0
Strategic Analysis5.0/5.0
Faithfulness5.0/5.0

Relative weaknesses — Bottom 3

Safety Calibration1.0/5.0
Tabular Data3.0/5.0
Constrained Rewriting4.0/5.0

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