Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Ring-2.6-1T | Grok 4.3 (medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $1.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.5 | $2.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Ring-2.6-1T is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.85/M tokens vs $1.56/M for Grok 4.3 (medium).
Grok 4.3 (medium) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Ring-2.6-1T. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Ring-2.6-1T generates tokens faster at 125 tok/s vs 103 tok/s. Ring-2.6-1T also has lower time-to-first-token (1.79s vs 21.73s).
Choose based on your priorities: Ring-2.6-1T for lower cost, Grok 4.3 (medium) for stronger benchmark performance, and Ring-2.6-1T for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.