This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
SpaceXAI has launched a newer model, Grok 4.3 (high). We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of Grok 4.3 (high) to other models and API provider benchmarks for Grok 4.3 (high).
Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) for your use-case.
Fastest
SpaceXAI FastSpaceXAIOutput speed
Total 3 providers
Lowest Latency
SpaceXAI FastSpaceXAITime to first answer token
Total 3 providers
Lowest Price
AzureSpaceXAISpaceXAI FastBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 3 providers
Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) is available through 3 API providers, each offering different performance characteristics and pricing. Below is a comparison of the key metrics across providers.
- For output speed, the top providers are SpaceXAI Fast (80.7 t/s) and SpaceXAI (75.7 t/s).
- For latency, SpaceXAI Fast (25.49s) and SpaceXAI (27.13s) offer the lowest time to first answer token.
- For pricing, Azure (0.00), SpaceXAI (0.16), and SpaceXAI Fast (0.57) offer the lowest blended prices per 1M tokens.
- SpaceXAI Fast offers the best performance with both the highest speed and lowest latency. For cost optimization, Azure provides the most competitive pricing.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Pricing: Cache Discount
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high)
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Answer Token
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) providers
Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) is available through 3 API providers: SpaceXAI, SpaceXAI Fast, and Azure. Each provider offers different performance characteristics and pricing.
Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) is currently available through 3 API providers that we benchmark and track.
The fastest providers for Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) by output speed are SpaceXAI Fast (80.7 t/s) and SpaceXAI (75.7 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The providers with the lowest time to first answer token for Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) are SpaceXAI Fast (25.49s) and SpaceXAI (27.13s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
The most affordable providers for Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) by blended price are Azure ($0.00 per 1M tokens), SpaceXAI ($0.16 per 1M tokens), and SpaceXAI Fast ($0.57 per 1M tokens). Blended price uses a 7:2:1 cache hit/input/output token ratio.
The providers with the lowest input token pricing for Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) are Azure ($0.00 per 1M input tokens), SpaceXAI ($0.30 per 1M input tokens), and SpaceXAI Fast ($0.60 per 1M input tokens).
The providers with the lowest output token pricing for Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) are Azure ($0.00 per 1M output tokens), SpaceXAI ($0.50 per 1M output tokens), and SpaceXAI Fast ($4.00 per 1M output tokens).
2 of 3 providers support JSON mode for Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high): SpaceXAI and SpaceXAI Fast.
All 3 providers of Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high) support function calling (tool use).
For Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high), SpaceXAI Fast offers the best performance with highest speed and lowest latency. For cost optimization, Azure provides the most competitive pricing.
When choosing a provider for Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high), consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about Grok 3 mini Reasoning (high)'s intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview