Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B | Ling 2.6 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Ling 2.6 Flash is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.15/M tokens vs $0.30/M for Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B.
Ling 2.6 Flash wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B generates tokens faster at 28 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. However, Ling 2.6 Flash has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 0.39s).
Choose based on your priorities: Ling 2.6 Flash for lower cost, Ling 2.6 Flash for stronger benchmark performance, and Hermes 3 - Llama-3.1 70B for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.