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Cursor Grok 4.5 sparks debate over performance and settings

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Users on Reddit are discussing Cursor Grok 4.5, with mixed opinions on its performance. While some find it to have common sense and appreciate its capabilities, others argue it does not compare to more advanced models like GPT-5.6 or Fable-5. There is also confusion regarding the different settings available for Cursor Grok 4.5, such as low, medium, high, normal, and fast, with users seeking clarification on their differences and implications for intelligence and cost. AI

IMPACT Users are debating the capabilities of Cursor Grok 4.5, with some finding it useful while others deem it inferior to competing models.

RANK_REASON Discussion of a specific version of a software tool (Cursor) and its integrated AI model (Grok).

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Cursor Grok 4.5 sparks debate over performance and settings

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Craft_Show ·

    Cursor Grok 4.5 is good but anyone suggesting it’s in the same class as gpt-5.6 or Fable-5 is delusional.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Grok 4.5 may do well on benchmark testing but it cannot stand up to the pressure of a real workload. It can’t stay on task and tries to reinvent shit without consulting. I’m sure it will get better over the next couple iterations. </p> </div><!--…

  2. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Regular-Screen6803 ·

    Cursor Grok4.5 high is good

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>- Cursor Grok4.5 high has some common sense that I has been missing from other model</p> <p>- using it, loving it</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Regular-Screen6803"> /u/Regular-Screen6803 </…

  3. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Regular-Screen6803 ·

    Cursor Grok 4.5 Low/Medium/High normal/fast, whats the difference?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>- what is the difference in the intelligece and in the costing of this?<br /> - also what is the difference if i use fast in low/mid/high intelligence<br /> - is there a document explaining this or anyone know about this?</p> </div><!-- SC_ON -->…

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