Grok 4 vs MiniCPM5-1B
Head-to-head comparison across 1benchmark categories. Overall scores shown here use BenchLM's provisional ranking lane.
Verdict
Grok 4 leads for most workloads.
Based on BenchLM composite scores, July 2026.
Grok 4
60
MiniCPM5-1B
36
Pick Grok 4 if you want the stronger benchmark profile. MiniCPM5-1B only becomes the better choice if mathematics is the priority or you need the larger 131K context window.
Category Radar
Head-to-Head by Category
Category Breakdown
| Benchmark | Grok 4 | Δ | MiniCPM5-1B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 15.3 | → 17.8 | 33.1 |
| Knowledge | — | — | 44.1 |
| Inst. Following | — | — | 58.5 |
Operational Comparison
Grok 4
MiniCPM5-1B
$null / $null
N/A
54 t/s
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15.60s
N/A
128K
131K
Quick Verdict
Pick Grok 4 if you want the stronger benchmark profile. MiniCPM5-1B only becomes the better choice if mathematics is the priority or you need the larger 131K context window.
Grok 4 is clearly ahead on the provisional aggregate, 60 to 36. The gap is large enough that you do not need to squint at the spreadsheet to see the difference.
MiniCPM5-1B is the reasoning model in the pair, while Grok 4 is not. That usually helps on harder chain-of-thought-heavy tests, but it can also mean more latency and more token spend in real use. MiniCPM5-1B gives you the larger context window at 131K, compared with 128K for Grok 4.
Benchmark Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Which is better, Grok 4 or MiniCPM5-1B?
Grok 4 is ahead on BenchLM's provisional leaderboard, 60 to 36.
Which is better for math, Grok 4 or MiniCPM5-1B?
MiniCPM5-1B has the edge for math in this comparison, averaging 33.1 versus 15.3. Grok 4 stays close enough that the answer can still flip depending on your workload.
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