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Code Llama 70B vs Grok 4

Meta Code Llama 70B vs xAI Grok 4 — side-by-side specs.

Meta
Code Llama 70B
xAI
Grok 4
Overview
CompanyMetaxAI
Release dateJan 29 2024Jul 9 2025
Model type
Open sourceYesNo
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Timeline
Release gapCode Llama 70B shipped 527 days before Grok 4

Which is better: Code Llama 70B or Grok 4?

Code Llama 70B and Grok 4 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Code Llama 70B shipped 527 days before Grok 4, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Code Llama 70B is an open-source / open-weight model; Grok 4 is proprietary.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Code Llama 70B and Grok 4 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

When was Code Llama 70B released?
Code Llama 70B was released by Meta on Jan 29 2024.
When was Grok 4 released?
Grok 4 was released by xAI on Jul 9 2025.
Is Code Llama 70B or Grok 4 open source?
Code Llama 70B is an open-source / open-weight model released by Meta. Grok 4 is a proprietary model released by xAI.

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