| Signal | Grok Code Fast 1 | Delta | Devstral 2 2512 |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 83 | +33 | |
Pricing | 2 | 0 | |
Context window size | 86 | 0 | |
Recency | 95 | -5 | |
Output Capacity | 67 | +47 | |
| Overall Result | 2 wins | of 5 | 3 wins |
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Grok Code Fast 1 saves you $45.00/month
That's $540.00/year compared to Devstral 2 2512 at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | Grok Code Fast 1 | Devstral 2 2512 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85 | 68 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Rank | #45 | #169 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Quality Rank | #45 | #169 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Adoption Rank | #45 | #169 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Parameters | -- | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 256K | 262K | Devstral 2 2512 |
| Pricing | $0.20/$1.50/M | $0.40/$2.00/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 83 | 50 | Grok Code Fast 1 |
| Pricing | 2 | 2 | Devstral 2 2512 |
| Context window size | 86 | 86 | Devstral 2 2512 |
| Recency | 95 | 100 | Devstral 2 2512 |
| 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 68/100 (rank #169), placing it in the top 42% of all 290 models tracked.
Grok Code Fast 1 has a 17-point advantage, which typically translates to noticeably stronger performance on complex reasoning, code generation, and multi-step tasks.
Grok Code Fast 1 offers 29% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $25.50/month with Grok Code Fast 1 vs $36.00/month with Devstral 2 2512 - a $10.50 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 Code Fast 1 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 ($1.50/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 Devstral 2 2512 with a significant 17.099999999999994-point lead. For most general use cases, Grok Code Fast 1 is the stronger choice. However, Devstral 2 2512 may still excel in niche scenarios.
Best for Quality
Grok Code Fast 1
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
Grok Code Fast 1
29% 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 | Devstral 2 2512 |
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Grok Code Fast 1 saves you $0.9600/month
That's 31% cheaper than Devstral 2 2512 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 | Devstral 2 2512 |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 256K | 262K |
| Max Output Tokens | 10,000 | -- |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Created | Aug 26, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 |
Grok Code Fast 1 scores 85/100 (rank #45) compared to Devstral 2 2512's 68/100 (rank #169), giving it a 17-point advantage. Grok Code Fast 1 is the stronger overall choice, though Devstral 2 2512 may excel in specific areas like certain benchmarks.
Grok Code Fast 1 is ranked #45 and Devstral 2 2512 is ranked #169 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 Code Fast 1 is cheaper at $1.50/M output tokens vs Devstral 2 2512's $2.00/M output tokens - 1.3x more expensive. Input token pricing: Grok Code Fast 1 at $0.20/M vs Devstral 2 2512 at $0.40/M.
Devstral 2 2512 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.