Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Ring-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
Ring-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).
Ring-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.
Ring-2.6-1T generates tokens faster at 125 tok/s vs 107 tok/s. However, Grok 4.3 (Non-reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.63s vs 1.79s).
Choose based on your priorities: Ring-2.6-1T for lower cost, Ring-2.6-1T for stronger benchmark performance, and Ring-2.6-1T for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.