Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B | Step 3.7 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.28 | $0.2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.1 | $1.15 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Step 3.7 Flash is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.44/M tokens vs $0.48/M for ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B.
It's a tie — both models win 6 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Step 3.7 Flash generates tokens faster at 393 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. ERNIE 4.5 300B A47B also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.75s).
Choose based on your priorities: Step 3.7 Flash for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and Step 3.7 Flash for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.