Best xAI Grok Models in 2026
As of October 23, 2026, the top model among xAI Grok models on the BenchLM leaderboard is Grok 4.6 with a score of 67.
Bottom line: the live table sets the order across xAI's lineup.
Full Rankings (11 ranked)
Key Takeaways
The top model is Grok 4.6 by xAI with a BenchAlign v5.8 score of 67 and Supported evidence.
11 models are included in this ranking.
Score in Context
What these scores mean
Models are ranked by the same overall BenchLM score used across all leaderboards. Comparing within xAI's lineup helps identify which model fits your use case and budget.
Known limitations
This page only shows xAI models. Cross-provider comparison requires the overall or category-specific leaderboards. Newer models may have limited benchmark coverage initially.
About this ranking
Ranking data as of October 23, 2026
All xAI Grok models ranked by benchmark performance.
Unless noted otherwise, ranking surfaces on this page use BenchLM’s provisional leaderboard lane rather than the stricter sourced-only verified leaderboard.
Grok 4.6 leads this ranking with a score of 67, followed by Grok 4.5 (63.3) and Grok 4.20 (57.3). There is a significant gap between the leading models and the rest of the field.
All models in this ranking are proprietary. No open-weight alternatives are available for this category.
This ranking uses provisional overall weighted scores from the active scoring formula. For detailed model profiles, click any model name above. To compare two specific models head-to-head, use the "vs #" links.
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