Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | zaya1-8b | GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | — | $0.2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | — | $1.25 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.46/M tokens vs $—/M for zaya1-8b.
GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 0 for zaya1-8b. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) generates tokens faster at 149 tok/s vs — tok/s. However, GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) has lower time-to-first-token (3.70s vs —s).
Choose based on your priorities: GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) for lower cost, GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.4 nano (xhigh) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.