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GPT-6 Astra — high vs max

The average score is effectively tied at 9.9 vs 9.9. high has the lower benchmark cost at $4.458 vs $5.044. high is faster at 20.16s vs 61.63s, with pass rates of 97.1% vs 95.7%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-19

Compared models

Rank
#7
Total Output Tokens
55,595
Response Time (avg)
20.16s
Total Cost
$4.458
Rank
#5
Total Output Tokens
64,616
Response Time (avg)
61.63s
Total Cost
$5.044
Recommended model high

It has the best score here (9.9), while responding about 3.1x faster than GPT-6 Astra (max).

Detailed comparison

Metric GPT-6 Astra GPT-6 Astra high Release: 2026-09-04 GPT-6 Astra GPT-6 Astra max Release: 2026-09-04
Score 9.9 9.9
Rank #7 #5
Reliability 9.9 9.6
Consistency 9.6 10.0
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 97.1% 95.7%
Flaky tests 1 0
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 20.263 22.923
Total Cost $4.458 $5.044
Input Price $10.000 / 1M $10.000 / 1M
Output Price $50.000 / 1M $50.000 / 1M
Cache Read Price $1.000 / 1M $1.000 / 1M
Cache Write Price $12.500 / 1M $12.500 / 1M
Total Input Tokens 167,805 181,223
Output Tokens 5,651 5,707
Reasoning Tokens 49,944 58,909
Response Time (avg) 20.16s 61.63s
Response Time (max) 254.93s 960.01s
Response Time (total) 463.68s 1417.51s
Parameters ~2T total (~150B active) ~2T total (~150B active)
Availability Closed Closed

Cache prices apply to input tokens. Reads reuse cached prompts; writes store them and can cost extra. Output tokens use the output price.

Model generation showcase

Hamster playing table tennis

Prompt: Create a detailed SVG illustration of a hamster playing table tennis.

#7 GPT-6 Astra

high
Cost
$0.457
Time
176.7s
Tokens
9,218 tok

#5 GPT-6 Astra

max
Reached the allocated time limit (600 seconds) without receiving showcase output.
Cost
$0.000
Time
600.0s
Tokens
0 tok

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Category Breakdown

Coding Score Consistency Attempt pass rate Flaky tests Tests Correct Response Time (avg) Input Tokens Output Tokens Reasoning Tokens
GPT-6 Astra 10.0 10.0 100.0% 0 5.86s 7,302 392 2,387
GPT-6 Astra 10.0 10.0 100.0% 0 14.64s 7,302 395 8,298

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