Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) | Qwen3 4B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.2 | $0.11 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $1.26 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 4B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.40/M tokens vs $0.46/M for GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh).
GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Qwen3 4B (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) generates tokens faster at 178 tok/s vs 103 tok/s. However, Qwen3 4B (Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.94s vs 2.70s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 4B (Reasoning) for lower cost, GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.