Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) | Gemma 4 E4B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $0.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $1.25 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemma 4 E4B (Non-reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.54/M tokens vs $1.25/M for Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning).
Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Gemma 4 E4B (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 74 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. However, Gemma 4 E4B (Non-reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.47s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 4 E4B (Non-reasoning) for lower cost, Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.