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Code Llama 70B vs Grok 4 Fast

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

Meta
Code Llama 70B
xAI
Grok 4 Fast
Overview
CompanyMetaxAI
Release dateJan 29 2024Sep 2025
Model type
Open sourceYesNo
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Release gapCode Llama 70B shipped 581 days before Grok 4 Fast

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

Code Llama 70B and Grok 4 Fast don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Code Llama 70B shipped 581 days before Grok 4 Fast, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

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

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Code Llama 70B and Grok 4 Fast 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 Fast released?
Grok 4 Fast was released by xAI on Sep 2025.
Is Code Llama 70B or Grok 4 Fast open source?
Code Llama 70B is an open-source / open-weight model released by Meta. Grok 4 Fast is a proprietary model released by xAI.

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