groq vs openai — AI API latency comparison
As of July 24, 2026, groq and openai are evenly matched on edge latency — each is faster in 2 of 4 measured region(s). From Europe (Germany), openai leads at 231 ms vs 297 ms p50.
Edge latency by region
| Region | groq p50 TTFB | openai p50 TTFB | Faster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia (Tokyo) | 147 ms | 202 ms | groq |
| Europe (Germany) | 297 ms | 231 ms | openai |
| South America (São Paulo) | 228 ms | 221 ms | openai |
| US (Central) | 112 ms | 126 ms | groq |
Full details: groq by region · openai by region.