Musk says Grok 4.7 matches Opus 5.0

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Musk says Grok 4.7 matches Opus 5.0

An official update from Elon Musk reveals that Grok 4.7 is expected to perform at a level roughly equivalent to Opus 5.0, rather than the more advanced Opus 5.1. Musk noted that while Grok 4.7 excels in certain areas and falls short in others compared to Opus 5.0, the team is currently focused on fixing issues with its multimodal capabilities.

// ANALYSIS

This candid update provides insight into xAI's competitive standing and development priorities.

–Achieving parity with Opus 5.0 demonstrates xAI's continued rapid progress in the LLM space.
–Acknowledging the need to fix multimodal features sets realistic expectations for the upcoming release.
–The direct comparison to competitor models highlights the intense benchmarking in the current AI landscape.

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2026-09-14

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2026-09-14

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Musk says Grok 4.7 matches Opus 5.0