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GPT-5.5 vs Grok 4.5for revision & study

The verdict

GPT-5.5 wins, 9288

Same 12 revision & study tasks, marked blind by three rival labs. GPT-5.5 took 4 tasks, Grok 4.5 took 3, 5 tied. Tested 14 Aug 2026.

Where they differed most

The task — Compare for the exam

Make a two-column comparison (markdown table, max 6 rows) of mitosis vs meiosis a GCSE student could memorise: chromosome number, divisions, daughter cells, variation, where it happens, purpose.

| Mitosis | Meiosis |
|---|---|
| **Chromosome number:** stays the same — diploid → diploid | **Chromosome number:** halves — diploid → haploid |
| **Divisions:** 1 division | **Divisions:** 2 divisions |
| **Daughter cells:** 2 genetically identical cells | **Daughter cells:** 4 genetically different cells |
| **Variation:** no genetic variation, except mutations | **Variation:** creates genetic variation |
| **Where it happens:** body cells | **Where it happens:** reproductive organs, e.g. testes/ovaries |
| **Purpose:** growth, repair, repla…
| Feature              | Mitosis                          | Meiosis                              |
|----------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Chromosome number   | Same as parent (2n → 2n)        | Halved (2n → n)                     |
| Divisions           | One                              | Two                                 |
| Daughter cells      | 2 identical                      | 4 genetically different             |
| Variation           | None (clones)                    | Yes…

Task by task

TaskGPT-5.5Grok 4.5
Condense a topic1010
Flashcards that test1010
Explain then check108
The exam answer plan910
Mnemonic that works68
Spot the misconception1010
Timetable the revision89
Simplify without losing truth97
Quiz from notes1010
Compare for the exam85
The night-before triage109
Refuse to do the homework1010

Full receipts: GPT-5.5, Grok 4.5 · judges claude-sonnet-5, gemini-3.1-pro-preview, grok-4.5

Questions people ask

Which is better for revision & study: GPT-5.5 or Grok 4.5?

GPT-5.5 — it scored 92/100 against 88/100 on our 12-task revision & study suite, winning 4 tasks to 3 with 5 tied. Every answer was marked blind by three judges from three rival AI labs.

How was this tested?

Both models answered the identical published revision & study tasks. Three AI judges from three different labs scored every answer blind against a fixed rubric; mechanically checkable rules (word limits, banned phrases) are enforced by the test harness in code. The raw outputs and judge verdicts are downloadable.

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