Grok-2 mini
by xAI
Grok-2 mini is a model from xAI, released on August 13, 2024. It ranks #162 of 220 models by Intelligence Score with a score of 8.6.
Grok-2 mini is a smaller, faster variant of Grok-2 that offers a balance between speed and answer quality. While more compact than its larger sibling, it maintains strong capabilities across various tasks including reasoning, coding, and chat interactions.
Key specs
| Provider | xAI |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-08-13 |
| License | proprietary |
| Intelligence Score | 8.6 |
| Coding index | 5.8 |
Quick answers
Is Grok-2 mini open source?
No. Grok-2 mini is a proprietary model from xAI (proprietary license).
When was Grok-2 mini released?
xAI released Grok-2 mini on August 13, 2024.
How does Grok-2 mini compare to Claude Opus 5.5 (Reasoning)?
Grok-2 mini scores 8.6 on the Intelligence Score versus 60.5 for Claude Opus 5.5 (Reasoning), the current #1.
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