Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Claude Instant | GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0 | $0.75 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0 | $4.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Claude Instant is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.00/M tokens vs $1.69/M for GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh).
GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for Claude Instant. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) generates tokens faster at 219 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Claude Instant also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 3.82s).
Choose based on your priorities: Claude Instant for lower cost, GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.4 mini (xhigh) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.