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Code Llama vs Grok 4 Fast

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

Meta
Code Llama
xAI
Grok 4 Fast
Overview
CompanyMetaxAI
Release dateAug 24 2023Sep 2025
Model type
Open sourceYesNo
Specifications
Parameters
Context window
Benchmarks
Timeline
Release gapCode Llama shipped 739 days before Grok 4 Fast

Which is better: Code Llama or Grok 4 Fast?

Code Llama 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 shipped 739 days before Grok 4 Fast, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Code Llama released?
Code Llama was released by Meta on Aug 24 2023.
When was Grok 4 Fast released?
Grok 4 Fast was released by xAI on Sep 2025.
Is Code Llama or Grok 4 Fast open source?
Code Llama is an open-source / open-weight model released by Meta. Grok 4 Fast is a proprietary model released by xAI.

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