| Signal | Grok 4.1 Fast | Delta | Jamba Large 1.7 |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 100 | +50 | |
Benchmarks | 76 | +76 | |
Pricing | 1 | -7 | |
Context window size | 100 | +14 | |
Recency | 100 | +8 | |
Output Capacity | 75 | +14 | |
| Overall Result | 5 wins | of 6 | 1 wins |
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Grok 4.1 Fast saves you $555.00/month
That's $6660.00/year compared to Jamba Large 1.7 at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | Grok 4.1 Fast | Jamba Large 1.7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 87 | 71 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Rank | #16 | #151 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Quality Rank | #16 | #151 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Adoption Rank | #16 | #151 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Parameters | -- | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 2000K | 256K | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Pricing | $0.20/$0.50/M | $2.00/$8.00/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 100 | 50 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Benchmarks | 76 | -- | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Pricing | 1 | 8 | Jamba Large 1.7 |
| Context window size | 100 | 86 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Recency | 100 | 92 | Grok 4.1 Fast |
| Output Capacity | 75 | 60 | 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 #16), placing it in the top 95% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 71/100 (rank #151), placing it in the top 48% of all 290 models tracked.
Grok 4.1 Fast has a 16-point advantage, which typically translates to noticeably stronger performance on complex reasoning, code generation, and multi-step tasks.
Grok 4.1 Fast offers 93% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $10.50/month with Grok 4.1 Fast vs $150.00/month with Jamba Large 1.7 - a $139.50 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 Jamba Large 1.7 with a significant 15.700000000000003-point lead. For most general use cases, Grok 4.1 Fast is the stronger choice. However, Jamba Large 1.7 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
93% 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 | Jamba Large 1.7 |
|---|---|---|
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AI21 Labs
Grok 4.1 Fast saves you $12.24/month
That's 93% cheaper than Jamba Large 1.7 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 | Jamba Large 1.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 2M | 256K |
| Max Output Tokens | 30,000 | 4,096 |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Created | Nov 19, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
Grok 4.1 Fast scores 87/100 (rank #16) compared to Jamba Large 1.7's 71/100 (rank #151), giving it a 16-point advantage. Grok 4.1 Fast is the stronger overall choice, though Jamba Large 1.7 may excel in specific areas like certain benchmarks.
Grok 4.1 Fast is ranked #16 and Jamba Large 1.7 is ranked #151 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 Jamba Large 1.7's $8.00/M output tokens - 16.0x more expensive. Input token pricing: Grok 4.1 Fast at $0.20/M vs Jamba Large 1.7 at $2.00/M.
Grok 4.1 Fast has a larger context window of 2,000,000 tokens compared to Jamba Large 1.7's 256,000 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.