Model Comparison
Reka Flash (Sep '24)
vs. Solar Mini
Comparing 2 AI models · 2 benchmarks · Reka AI, Upstage
Recommended Pick
Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Solar Mini
100.0 value score
22.5 reasoning / $0.15/1M
Lowest Price
Solar Mini
$0.15/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Reka Flash (Sep '24)
32.4 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
Best value
Solar Mini has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Solar Mini is 1.3x cheaper on input tokens than Reka Flash (Sep '24).
Speed gap
Reka Flash (Sep '24) generates about 1.1x as many tokens per second as Solar Mini.
Reasoning gap
Reka Flash (Sep '24) leads Solar Mini by 9.9 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Solar Mini wins 6 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Reka Flash (Sep '24)
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Solar Mini
Upstage
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Re Reka Flash (Sep '24) | Top Pick Up Solar Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.20/1M | $0.15/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.80/1M | $0.15/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.35/1M | $0.15/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Reka AI | Upstage |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2024 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 85.9 tok/s | 76.1 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1775ms | 787ms |
| Latency | 1775ms | 787ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 61.7 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 32.4 | 22.5 |
| Intelligence | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| MATH 500 | 52.9% | 33.1% |
| TAU-bench v2 | — | 20.2% |
Key Takeaways
Solar Mini offers the best value at $0.15/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Reka Flash (Sep '24) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 32.4 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
Reka Flash (Sep '24)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
Solar Mini
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing