| Signal | Grok 4.1 Fast | Delta | Devstral 2 2512 |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 100 | +50 | |
Benchmarks | 76 | +76 | |
Pricing | 1 | -1 | |
Context window size | 100 | +14 | |
Recency | 100 | -- | |
Output Capacity | 75 | +55 | |
| Overall Result | 4 wins | of 6 | 1 wins |
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Grok 4.1 Fast saves you $95.00/month
That's $1140.00/year compared to Devstral 2 2512 at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | Grok 4.1 Fast | Devstral 2 2512 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 87 | 68 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Rank | #14 | #178 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Quality Rank | #14 | #178 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Adoption Rank | #14 | #178 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Parameters | -- | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 2000K | 262K | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Pricing | $0.20/$0.50/M | $0.40/$2.00/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 100 | 50 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Benchmarks | 76 | -- | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Pricing | 1 | 2 | Devstral 2 2512 |
| Context window size | 100 | 86 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Recency | 100 | 100 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Output Capacity | 75 | 20 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
Our composite score (0–100) combines six weighted signals: benchmark performance (25%), pricing efficiency (25%), context window size (15%), model recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and capability versatility (10%). Here's what the scores mean for these two models:
Scores 87/100 (rank #14), placing it in the top 96% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 68/100 (rank #178), placing it in the top 39% of all 290 models tracked.
Grok 4.1 Fast has a 19-point advantage, which typically translates to noticeably stronger performance on complex reasoning, code generation, and multi-step tasks.
Grok 4.1 Fast offers 71% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $10.50/month with Grok 4.1 Fast vs $36.00/month with Devstral 2 2512 - a $25.50 monthly difference.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Higher benchmark score (0/100) indicates stronger performance on coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Faster response time (speed score 0/100) is critical for user-facing chat. Grok 4.1 Fast also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (2000K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.50/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (87/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Image understanding & OCR
Supports vision input - can analyze screenshots, diagrams, photos, and scanned documents directly
Grok 4.1 Fast clearly outperforms Devstral 2 2512 with a significant 19.200000000000003-point lead. For most general use cases, Grok 4.1 Fast is the stronger choice. However, Devstral 2 2512 may still excel in niche scenarios.
Best for Quality
Grok 4.1 Fast
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Grok 4.1 Fast
71% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
Grok 4.1 Fast
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
Grok 4.1 Fast
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
Grok 4.1 Fast
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
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| Capability | Grok 4.1 Fast | Devstral 2 2512 |
|---|---|---|
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Grok 4.1 Fast saves you $2.16/month
That's 69% cheaper than Devstral 2 2512 at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | Grok 4.1 Fast | Devstral 2 2512 |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 2M | 262K |
| Max Output Tokens | 30,000 | -- |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Created | Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
Grok 4.1 Fast scores 87/100 (rank #14) compared to Devstral 2 2512's 68/100 (rank #178), giving it a 19-point advantage. Grok 4.1 Fast is the stronger overall choice, though Devstral 2 2512 may excel in specific areas like certain benchmarks.
Grok 4.1 Fast is ranked #14 and Devstral 2 2512 is ranked #178 out of 290+ AI models. Rankings use a composite score combining benchmark performance (25%), pricing (25%), context window (15%), recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and versatility (10%). Scores update hourly.
Grok 4.1 Fast is cheaper at $0.50/M output tokens vs Devstral 2 2512's $2.00/M output tokens - 4.0x more expensive. Input token pricing: Grok 4.1 Fast at $0.20/M vs Devstral 2 2512 at $0.40/M.
Grok 4.1 Fast has a larger context window of 2,000,000 tokens compared to Devstral 2 2512's 262,144 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.