Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Muse Spark 1.1 (xhigh) | Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.25 | $0.35 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $4.25 | $4.2 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.31/M tokens vs $2.00/M for Muse Spark 1.1 (xhigh).
Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Muse Spark 1.1 (xhigh). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Muse Spark 1.1 (xhigh) generates tokens faster at 136 tok/s vs 63 tok/s. Muse Spark 1.1 (xhigh) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.77s vs 1.15s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Qwen3 14B (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Muse Spark 1.1 (xhigh) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.