XAI released Grok 4.7
xAI has released Grok 4.7, positioning the model as a lower-cost option. According to benchmark scores from the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, Grok 4.7 scored 46 points, placing it mid-pack behind leading models Claude Fable 5.1 and GPT-6, which each scored 53 points, with a wider performance gap observed in agentic coding tasks. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.
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- Sep 21, 2026
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- Sep 22, 2026
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The release highlights a trade-off for software teams and enterprise buyers between API pricing and frontier model performance, particularly for complex software engineering and agentic workflows where higher-tier models maintain a measured lead.
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Oct 8, 2026
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SpaceX launches Grok 4.7 with long-horizon processing, safety upgradesSiliconANGLEIndependent reporting
Sep 21, 2026
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xAI launches Grok 4.7 at bargain prices, but benchmarks reveal a wide gap to Claude and GPT-6The DecoderIndependent reporting
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