Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Llama 4 Maverick | Qwen3 14B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.35 | $0.235 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.85 | $0.82 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 14B (Non-reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.38/M tokens vs $0.47/M for Llama 4 Maverick.
Llama 4 Maverick wins 10 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Qwen3 14B (Non-reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Llama 4 Maverick generates tokens faster at 109 tok/s vs 65 tok/s. Llama 4 Maverick also has lower time-to-first-token (0.66s vs 1.16s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 14B (Non-reasoning) for lower cost, Llama 4 Maverick for stronger benchmark performance, and Llama 4 Maverick for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.