Grok 4.6 vs Inkling-Small: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Grok 4.6 | Inkling-Small |
|---|---|---|
| Company | xAI | Thinking Machines Lab |
| Release Date | August 12, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | 276B |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 500K | 256K |
| Context (output) | — | 256K |
| Input Price / 1M | $2.00 | $0.30 |
| Output Price / 1M | $6.00 | $1.20 |
| Average Score | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| AA-Briefcase | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| GDPval-AA | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
Grok 4.6
Inkling-Small
AA-Briefcase0.5 vs 0.3
0.5
0.3
GDPval-AA0.6 vs 0.4
0.6
0.4
Verdict
Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Grok 4.6 — 0.6, Inkling-Small — 0.6.
API Cost
Inkling-Small is 5.3x cheaper: input $0.30/1M vs $2.00/1M tokens.
Context Window
Grok 4.6 supports a larger context: 500K vs 256K tokens.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 8/12/2026 and 7/30/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Grok 4.6 or Inkling-Small?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Grok 4.6 or Inkling-Small?
Inkling-Small is cheaper for input: $0.30 per 1M tokens vs $2.00.
Which has a larger context window — Grok 4.6 or Inkling-Small?
Grok 4.6 supports a larger context: 500,000 tokens vs 256,000.
The Grok 4.6 and Inkling-Small comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Grok 4.6 or Inkling-Small page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.