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Grok 4.20

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

Overall score
4.23
/5.00 · ranked #88
Input
$1.25
per 1M tokens
Output
$2.50
per 1M tokens
Context
2M
tokens
Blended
$2.19
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
5.0
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
ARC-AGI-2
65.1
Epoch Capabilities Index (ECI)
152.1

What you need to know

Grok 4.20 is defined by its high reliability in structured tasks and long-context processing. With a 2M token context window and top-tier internal scores in tool calling, faithfulness, and structured output, it is engineered for precision-heavy workflows. Its ability to maintain persona consistency and execute strategic analysis makes it a strong candidate for complex agentic deployments.

The model's pricing is positioned in the mid-to-high range, with a blended cost of $2.19/MTok. While not a budget option, the cost is justified by its specialized performance in multilingual tasks and high faithfulness. However, there is a significant gap in safety calibration, where it scored 1/5, and a moderate weakness in handling tabular data.

Use this model if your project requires a massive context window, reliable tool integration, or strict adherence to structured output formats. Skip this model if your application requires rigorous safety guardrails or frequent processing of complex tabular datasets.

Strengths — Top 3

Structured Output5.0/5.0
Strategic Analysis5.0/5.0
Tool Calling5.0/5.0

Relative weaknesses — Bottom 3

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

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