Model Comparison
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
vs. Step 5 Preview
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · ByteDance Seed, StepFun
Recommended Pick
StStep 5 Preview5 metric winsStrongest on: Throughput, TTFT, Latency
Best Value
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
100.0 value score
12.1 reasoning / $0.30/1M
Lowest Price
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
$0.21/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Step 5 Preview
43.7 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct is 4.8x cheaper on input tokens than Step 5 Preview.
Speed gap
Step 5 Preview generates about 2.3x as many tokens per second as Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct.
Reasoning gap
Step 5 Preview leads Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct by 31.6 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Step 5 Preview wins 5 measurable categories, including Throughput, TTFT, Latency, Reasoning.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Which answer was more useful?
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Full Comparison
| Metric | By Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct | Top Pick St Step 5 Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.21/1M | $1.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.57/1M | $2.70/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.30/1M | $1.43/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | ByteDance Seed | StepFun |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 40.2 tok/s | 91.5 tok/s |
| TTFT | 3110ms | 3100ms |
| Latency | 52880ms | 24960ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 76.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 12.1 | 43.7 |
| Intelligence | 12.1 | 43.7 |
Key Takeaways
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct offers the best value at $0.21/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Step 5 Preview has the strongest reasoning profile with a 43.7 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
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Step 5 Preview
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
