Model Comparison

Olmo 3.1 32B Instruct
vs. Sonar Reasoning

Comparing 2 AI models · 9 benchmarks · Allen Institute for AI, Perplexity

Recommended Pick

Perplexity logoSonar Reasoning3 metric wins

Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA

Lowest Price

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Olmo 3.1 32B Instruct

$0.00/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Sonar Reasoning

60.8 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Composite Indices

Higher is better; speed and price are normalized

Standard Benchmarks

Only benchmarks with data are shown

Differences That Matter

Reasoning gap

Sonar Reasoning leads Olmo 3.1 32B Instruct by 39.0 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

Sonar Reasoning wins 3 measurable categories, including Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA.

Live compare

Response Face-Off

Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.

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Olmo 3.1 32B Instruct

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Sonar Reasoning

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Full Comparison

Metric
Allen Institute for AI logoOlmo 3.1 32B Instruct
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Top Pick
Perplexity logoSonar Reasoning
Perplexity
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.00/1M$0.00/1M
Output Cost$0.00/1M$0.00/1M
Specifications
OrganizationAllen Institute for AIPerplexity
Release DateJan 13, 2026Jan 28, 2025
Performance & Speed
Throughput
TTFT
Latency
Composite Indices
Reasoning Score21.860.8
Intelligence6.511.7
Standard Benchmarks
GPQA53.9%62.3%
HLE4.9%
MATH 50092.1%
AIME (Original)77.0%
SciCode16.7%
LCR0.0%
IFBench39.2%
TAU-bench v221.3%
TerminalBench Hard0.0%

Key Takeaways

Olmo 3.1 32B Instruct offers the best value at $0.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

Sonar Reasoning has the strongest reasoning profile with a 60.8 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Olmo 3.1 32B Instruct

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
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Sonar Reasoning

  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis