Elon Musk’s xAI’s Grok3 beats DeepSeek-v3, o3-mini
Elon Musk’s xAI just dropped Grok 3 a few days ago, and it’s being hailed as the smartest AI on Earth. A bold claim, right?
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The benchmarks are looking quite strong beating all existing LLMs (released) on various benchmarks
In a surprise move, the model is now available for free to test on grok.com and it looks delicious.
Let’s dive in and see if it lives up to the hype.
What’s the Buzz About Grok 3?
xAI released Grok 3, claiming it outshines all current models like DeepSeek V3, O03 Mini, and Gemini 2 Pro — everything except OpenAI’s unreleased O3 Preview, which we won’t compare yet. The kicker? It’s free and accessible to everyone at grok.com. Today, I’ll walk you through a quick demo to test this game-changer.
First Impressions: Blazing Fast and Feature-Packed
- Head to grok.com, hit “Try Grok 3 Now,” and you’re in.
- The interface is sleek — think minimalist vibes with a futuristic edge. Grok 3 isn’t just a one-trick pony; it’s loaded with modes like Deep Search, Think, Research, Brainstorm, Analyze Data, Create Images, and even Code. This feels like an all-in-one AI powerhouse.
- If you see the above video, the inference speed is just amazing
Deep Search: A Real-Time Powerhouse
Next, I enabled Deep Search. The UI shows its thought process — searching, analyzing, and refining in stages. I asked about a live India-Bangladesh cricket match, and it nailed it, pulling the latest updates with precision. The output? Lengthy, well-structured, and spot-on — 10/10. Sure, it takes a bit longer (as “Deep” implies), but the blazing speed still shines through. Plus, the formatting? Chef’s kiss.
I really like the flow diagram coming on the left pane
Think Mode: Stylish and Seamless
Switching to Think mode, the UI stays smooth and stylish. It counts down the seconds — 28, to be exact — before delivering a thoughtful, nuanced answer. No lag, no hiccups — just a seamless flow. You can even toggle back to Grok 2, but why bother when Grok 3 is this good? Options like copy, share, and new chat add to the polish.
Why Grok 3 Stands Out
I’ve been frustrated with DeepSeek’s downtime and ChatGPT’s declining quality lately, so I’m hunting for a solid alternative. Grok 3 feels like the answer. The metrics back it up — it’s topping charts among released models. The UI is a standout too — sleek, intuitive, and downright cool with its progress ticks and flowing design.
Final Thoughts
Grok 3 is free, fast, and feature-rich, making it a must-try at grok.com. Whether you’re coding, researching, or just curious, it’s worth a spin. For now, it’s my top pick among LLMs — stylish, powerful, and accessible.
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