Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) | Ling 2.6 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Both models have similar pricing. Check the detailed breakdown above for input vs output token costs.
Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) wins 5 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Ling 2.6 Flash. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Ling 2.6 Flash generates tokens faster at 172 tok/s vs 143 tok/s. However, Ling 2.6 Flash has lower time-to-first-token (0.69s vs 1.33s).
Choose based on your priorities: both are similarly priced, Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Ling 2.6 Flash for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.