xAI: Grok 2 Vision 1212

xAI: Grok 2 Vision 1212, released on December 14, 2024, demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in visual comprehension and instruction following. It performs among the fastest models, typically ranking in the top tier for speed (68th percentile). Its pricing is moderate, offering competitive rates (22nd percentile). Notably, the model exhibits exceptional reliability, consistently providing usable responses with minimal technical failures (100th percentile). Across benchmarks, Grok 2 Vision 1212 shows high accuracy in Email Classification (99%), Ethics (99%), and General Knowledge (99%), indicating robust understanding in these areas. Its Coding (91%) and Instruction Following (67%) capabilities are also strong, placing it in the 82nd and 81st percentiles respectively. While its Reasoning (62%) and Ethics (99%) accuracy are solid, their percentile rankings (54th) suggest room for improvement compared to top performers in those specific domains. The model's enhanced steerability and reasoning, as described, are evident in its consistent performance across diverse tasks, establishing a robust foundation for visually aware applications.