Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Ling-2.6-1T | Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $1.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.5 | $2.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Ling-2.6-1T is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.85/M tokens vs $1.56/M for Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning).
Ling-2.6-1T wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) generates tokens faster at 94 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Ling-2.6-1T also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.53s).
Choose based on your priorities: Ling-2.6-1T for lower cost, Ling-2.6-1T for stronger benchmark performance, and Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.