Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Qwen3 4B (Reasoning) | GPT-5.4 nano (Non-Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.11 | $0.2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.26 | $1.25 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3 4B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.40/M tokens vs $0.46/M for GPT-5.4 nano (Non-Reasoning).
It's a tie — both models win 6 benchmarks each across 12 evaluated categories. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.4 nano (Non-Reasoning) generates tokens faster at 177 tok/s vs 103 tok/s. However, GPT-5.4 nano (Non-Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.47s vs 0.94s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3 4B (Reasoning) for lower cost, both perform similarly on benchmarks, and GPT-5.4 nano (Non-Reasoning) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.