Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) | Qwen3 1.7B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $0.11 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $1.26 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 1.7B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.40/M tokens vs $1.25/M for Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning).
Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Qwen3 1.7B (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Qwen3 1.7B (Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 140 tok/s vs 92 tok/s. Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.27s vs 0.88s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 1.7B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Cogito v2.1 (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Qwen3 1.7B (Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.