Model Comparison
R1 1776
vs. Sonar
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Perplexity
Recommended Pick
Pe R1 1776 2 metric wins Strongest on: Reasoning, MATH 500
Lowest Price
R1 1776
$0.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
R1 1776
53.7 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
R1 1776 leads Sonar by 13.7 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
R1 1776 wins 2 measurable categories, including Reasoning, MATH 500.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
R1 1776
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Sonar
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Pe R1 1776 | Pe Sonar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Perplexity | Perplexity |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | — |
| TTFT | — | — |
| Latency | — | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Reasoning Score | 53.7 | 40.0 |
| Intelligence | 12.0 | 15.5 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | — | 47.1% |
| MMLU Pro | — | 68.9% |
| HLE | — | 7.3% |
| LiveCodeBench | — | 29.5% |
| MATH 500 | 95.4% | 81.7% |
| AIME (Original) | — | 48.7% |
| SciCode | — | 22.9% |
Key Takeaways
R1 1776 offers the best value at $0.00/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
R1 1776 has the strongest reasoning profile with a 53.7 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
R1 1776
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
Sonar
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
