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GPT-6 Astra — low vs medium

low leads on average score with 9.6 vs 9.5. low has the lower benchmark cost at $2.160 vs $2.707. low is faster at 7.01s vs 9.90s, with pass rates of 91.3% vs 91.3%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-19

Compared models

Rank
#14
Total Output Tokens
11,389
Response Time (avg)
7.01s
Total Cost
$2.160
Rank
#21
Total Output Tokens
21,045
Response Time (avg)
9.90s
Total Cost
$2.707
Recommended model low

It has the strongest score in this comparison (9.6) and the best overall balance of cost and response time across 2 models.

Detailed comparison

Metric GPT-6 Astra GPT-6 Astra low Release: 2026-09-04 GPT-6 Astra GPT-6 Astra medium Release: 2026-09-04
Score 9.6 9.5
Rank #14 #21
Reliability 9.9 9.9
Consistency 10.0 9.3
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 91.3% 91.3%
Flaky tests 0 2
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 10.285 13.535
Total Cost $2.160 $2.707
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 159,023 165,464
Output Tokens 4,935 5,591
Reasoning Tokens 6,454 15,454
Response Time (avg) 7.01s 9.90s
Response Time (max) 49.16s 73.48s
Response Time (total) 161.20s 227.67s
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.

#14 GPT-6 Astra

low
Invalid SVG
Cost
$0.151
Time
48.9s
Tokens
3,094 tok

#21 GPT-6 Astra

medium
Cost
$0.231
Time
81.0s
Tokens
4,708 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 3.97s 7,302 388 976
GPT-6 Astra 10.0 10.0 100.0% 0 4.95s 7,302 394 1,673

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