Grok 4.5 looks cheap for its capability, but works best as a coding worker
haider1 · x · 2026-07-27
Grok 4.5 is described as surprisingly cheap for its capabilities, but the suggestion is not to let it architect an entire codebase. Instead, it works better as a worker, with GPT-5.6 Sol handling planning and review. The post also says it is a major step up from earlier Grok models and becomes more accessible when used inside Cursor.
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