Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Granite 4.1 8B | Sarvam 30B (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.05 | $0.026 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.11 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Sarvam 30B (high) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.05/M tokens vs $0.06/M for Granite 4.1 8B.
Sarvam 30B (high) wins 4 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for Granite 4.1 8B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Sarvam 30B (high) generates tokens faster at 231 tok/s vs 126 tok/s. Granite 4.1 8B also has lower time-to-first-token (0.40s vs 1.17s).
Choose based on your priorities: Sarvam 30B (high) for lower cost, Sarvam 30B (high) for stronger benchmark performance, and Sarvam 30B (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.