Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker | gpt-oss-120B (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0 | $0.15 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0 | $0.6 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.00/M tokens vs $0.26/M for gpt-oss-120B (high).
gpt-oss-120B (high) wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
gpt-oss-120B (high) generates tokens faster at 235 tok/s vs 74 tok/s. Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker also has lower time-to-first-token (0.21s vs 0.50s).
Choose based on your priorities: Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker for lower cost, gpt-oss-120B (high) for stronger benchmark performance, and gpt-oss-120B (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.