| Signal | Grok Code Fast 1 | Delta | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 83 | +17 | |
Pricing | 2 | -28 | |
Context window size | 86 | 0 | |
Recency | 95 | -5 | |
Output Capacity | 67 | -24 | |
| Overall Result | 1 wins | of 5 | 4 wins |
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Nemotron 3 Super (free) saves you $95.00/month
That's $1140.00/year compared to Grok Code Fast 1 at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | Grok Code Fast 1 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85 | 84 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Rank | #45 | #48 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Quality Rank | #45 | #48 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Adoption Rank | #45 | #48 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Parameters | -- | 120B | -- |
| Context Window | 256K | 262K | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Pricing | $0.20/$1.50/M | Free | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 83 | 67 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Pricing | 2 | 30 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Context window size | 86 | 86 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Recency | 95 | 100 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
| Output Capacity | 67 | 90 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
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 84/100 (rank #48), placing it in the top 84% of all 290 models tracked.
With only a 1-point gap, these models are in the same performance tier. The practical difference in output quality is minimal - your choice should depend on pricing, latency requirements, and specific feature needs.
Both models are priced similarly, so the decision comes down to quality and features rather than cost.
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 Super (free) 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 ($0.00/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 and Nemotron 3 Super (free) are extremely close in overall performance (only 0.7000000000000028 points apart). Your best choice depends entirely on which specific strengths matter most for your use case.
Best for Quality
Grok Code Fast 1
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Nemotron 3 Super (free)
100% 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
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| Capability | Grok Code Fast 1 | Nemotron 3 Super (free) |
|---|---|---|
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| Streaming | ||
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NVIDIA
Nemotron 3 Super (free) saves you $2.16/month
That's 100% 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 Super (free) |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 256K | 262K |
| Max Output Tokens | 10,000 | 262,144 |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Created | Aug 26, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
Grok Code Fast 1 scores 85/100 (rank #45) compared to Nemotron 3 Super (free)'s 84/100 (rank #48), giving it a 1-point advantage. Grok Code Fast 1 is the stronger overall choice, though Nemotron 3 Super (free) may excel in specific areas like cost efficiency.
Grok Code Fast 1 is ranked #45 and Nemotron 3 Super (free) is ranked #48 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 Super (free) is cheaper at $0.00/M output tokens vs Grok Code Fast 1's $1.50/M output tokens - 1500.0x more expensive. Input token pricing: Grok Code Fast 1 at $0.20/M vs Nemotron 3 Super (free) at $0.00/M.
Nemotron 3 Super (free) 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.