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Grok 3 Mini
Grok 3 Mini is a streamlined version of xAI's Grok 3 AI model, designed for quicker response times while maintaining utility.
Updated Aug 12, 2026. Default version: Grok-3 Mini
LLMBoard score48.4Grok-3 Mini
Coverage60%4 benchmark families
Context window128KTokens
Official input priceN/AOfficial price unavailable
Grok 3 Mini Specifications
Technical details for the model's default version.
- Version
- Grok-3 Mini
- Released
- Feb 17, 2025
- Knowledge cutoff
- Nov 17, 2024
- Parameters
- N/A
- Context window
- 128K
- Max output
- 8K
- Inputs
- image, text
- Outputs
- text
- Open weights
- No
- License
- Proprietary
Grok 3 Mini Capability Profile
This profile uses the model's current scored version. Arena ratings and prices are shown separately.
Grok 3 Mini Benchmark Results
Benchmark scores for Grok-3 Mini.
| AIME 2024 | 95.8% | 01 | 53 | 100.0% | C | |
| LiveCodeBench | 80.4% | 08 | 73 | 90.3% | C | |
| AIME 2025 | 90.8% | 45 | 114 | 61.1% | C | |
| GPQA | 84.0% | 63 | 234 | 73.4% | C |
Grok 3 Mini Arena Results
Preference and agent-evaluation results for the default version.
| text | overall | 161 | 1366.8 | 17,026 | N/A | |
| text | overall | 169 | 1362.6 | 22,786 | N/A | |
| text style control | overall | 179 | 1361.6 | 17,026 | N/A | |
| text style control | overall | 184 | 1356.3 | 22,786 | N/A |
Grok 3 Mini Runtime Performance
Provider-specific output speed and catalog latency for Grok-3 Mini. Runtime does not affect the capability score.
| xAI | 100 tok/s | 0.7 s | 128K | 8K |
Output Speed is generated output tokens received per second. Catalog latency is reported separately from observed provider TTFT.
Grok 3 Mini Pricing
Official vendor API pricing appears first, followed by individual provider offers.
- Official API
- N/A
- Official provider
- N/A
- Lowest third-party
- From $0.30 input, $0.50 output per 1M via Poe
- Tracked offerings
- 2
| Poe | xai/grok-3-mini | global | $0.30 | $0.50 | 131.1K | |
| Helicone | grok-3-mini | global | $0.30 | $0.50 | 131.1K |
Official prices use only the vendor's configured official Provider and positive standard USD PAYG rates. Third-party offers remain explicitly labeled.
Grok 3 Mini Versions
Available versions of this model. The score column identifies the version used in the overall ranking.
| Grok-3 Mini | 48.4 | N/A | 128K | 8K | No | Proprietary |
What is Grok 3 Mini?
Key information about Grok 3 Mini and its available data.
Grok 3 Mini is a streamlined version of xAI's Grok 3 AI model, designed for quicker response times while maintaining utility. It's tailored for users who require speed over the comprehensive capabilities of the full Grok 3 model, making it suitable for tasks where rapid information retrieval is key.
Grok 3 Mini still leverages the advanced training and data that Grok 3 was built on but offers a lighter, more efficient version for everyday use.
Data as of 2026-08-11.
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FAQ
Common questions about Grok 3 Mini.
When was Grok 3 Mini released?
Grok 3 Mini's default version was released on Feb 17, 2025.
How much does Grok 3 Mini cost?
No official standard PAYG price is currently available for Grok 3 Mini. The lowest tracked third-party offer starts at $0.30 input and $0.50 output via Poe.
Who created Grok 3 Mini?
Grok 3 Mini was created by xAI.
What is the context window for Grok 3 Mini?
The default version has a 128K token context window.
Is Grok 3 Mini open weight?
No. The default version is not marked as having publicly available weights.
How many API providers offer Grok 3 Mini?
2 provider offerings are linked to the default version.
What models should I compare Grok 3 Mini with?
Nearby ranked alternatives include Mistral Medium 3.5, GPT-5.4-nano, Qwen3 235B A22B Thinking.