Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker | gpt-oss-20B (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0 | $0.05 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0 | $0.2 |
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 $0.09/M for gpt-oss-20B (high).
Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker wins 8 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for gpt-oss-20B (high). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
gpt-oss-20B (high) generates tokens faster at 260 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.40s).
Choose based on your priorities: Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker for lower cost, Apriel-v1.6-15B-Thinker for stronger benchmark performance, and gpt-oss-20B (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.