Key Takeaways
GPT-5.3 Codex wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
Grok Code Fast 1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
Price Advantage
Grok Code Fast 1
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.3 Codex
Context Window
GPT-5.3 Codex
Speed
Grok Code Fast 1
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5.3 Codex | Grok Code Fast 1 |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-5.3 Codex | Grok Code Fast 1 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | Xai |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Aug 2025 |
GPT-5.3 Codex Modalities
Input
textimage
Output
text
Grok Code Fast 1 Modalities
Input
text
Output
text