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Code Llama vs Grok Code Fast 1

Meta Code Llama vs xAI Grok Code Fast 1 — side-by-side specs.

Meta
Code Llama
xAI
Grok Code Fast 1
Overview
CompanyMetaxAI
Release dateAug 24 2023Aug 28 2025
Model type
Open sourceYesNo
Specifications
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Timeline
Release gapCode Llama shipped 735 days before Grok Code Fast 1

Which is better: Code Llama or Grok Code Fast 1?

Code Llama and Grok Code Fast 1 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Code Llama shipped 735 days before Grok Code Fast 1, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Code Llama is an open-source / open-weight model; Grok Code Fast 1 is proprietary.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Code Llama and Grok Code Fast 1 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 Code Fast 1 released?
Grok Code Fast 1 was released by xAI on Aug 28 2025.
Is Code Llama or Grok Code Fast 1 open source?
Code Llama is an open-source / open-weight model released by Meta. Grok Code Fast 1 is a proprietary model released by xAI.

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