| Signal | Grok Code Fast 1 | Delta | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 83 | +17 | |
Pricing | 2 | +1 | |
Context window size | 86 | 0 | |
Recency | 95 | -5 | |
Output Capacity | 67 | +47 | |
| Overall Result | 3 wins | of 5 | 2 wins |
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Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B saves you $80.00/month
That's $960.00/year compared to Grok Code Fast 1 at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | Grok Code Fast 1 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85 | 74 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Rank | #45 | #121 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Quality Rank | #45 | #121 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Adoption Rank | #45 | #121 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Parameters | -- | 30B | -- |
| Context Window | 256K | 262K | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B |
| Pricing | $0.20/$1.50/M | $0.05/$0.20/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 83 | 67 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Pricing | 2 | 0 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Context window size | 86 | 86 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B |
| Recency | 95 | 100 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B |
| Output Capacity | 67 | 20 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
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 85/100 (rank #45), placing it in the top 85% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 74/100 (rank #121), placing it in the top 59% of all 290 models tracked.
Grok Code Fast 1 has a 11-point advantage, which typically translates to noticeably better performance on complex reasoning, code generation, and multi-step tasks.
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B offers 85% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $3.75/month with Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B vs $25.50/month with Grok Code Fast 1 - a $21.75 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. Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (262K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($0.20/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (85/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Grok Code Fast 1 clearly outperforms Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B with a significant 11.299999999999997-point lead. For most general use cases, Grok Code Fast 1 is the stronger choice. However, Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B may still excel in niche scenarios.
Best for Quality
Grok Code Fast 1
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B
85% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
Grok Code Fast 1
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
Grok Code Fast 1
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
Grok Code Fast 1
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
by xAI
| Capability | Grok Code Fast 1 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
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| Reasoning | ||
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xAI
NVIDIA
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B saves you $1.83/month
That's 85% cheaper than Grok Code Fast 1 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 Code Fast 1 | Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 256K | 262K |
| Max Output Tokens | 10,000 | -- |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Created | Aug 26, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 |
Grok Code Fast 1 scores 85/100 (rank #45) compared to Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B's 74/100 (rank #121), giving it a 11-point advantage. Grok Code Fast 1 is the stronger overall choice, though Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B may excel in specific areas like cost efficiency.
Grok Code Fast 1 is ranked #45 and Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B is ranked #121 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.
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B is cheaper at $0.20/M output tokens vs Grok Code Fast 1's $1.50/M output tokens - 7.5x more expensive. Input token pricing: Grok Code Fast 1 at $0.20/M vs Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B at $0.05/M.
Nemotron 3 Nano 30B A3B has a larger context window of 262,144 tokens compared to Grok Code Fast 1's 256,000 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.