Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Granite 4.1 8B | Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.1 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.04/M tokens vs $0.06/M for Granite 4.1 8B.
Granite 4.1 8B wins 4 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Granite 4.1 8B generates tokens faster at 135 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. However, Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.44s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3.5 2B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Granite 4.1 8B for stronger benchmark performance, and Granite 4.1 8B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.