Model Comparison
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
vs. Tri-21B-think Preview
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · ByteDance Seed, Trillion Labs
Recommended Pick
BySeed-OSS-36B-Instruct2 metric winsStrongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence
Lowest Price
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
$0.21/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct
18.5 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Reasoning gap
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct leads Tri-21B-think Preview by 4.9 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct wins 2 measurable categories, including Reasoning, Intelligence.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick By Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct | Tr Tri-21B-think Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.21/1M | — |
| Output Cost | $0.57/1M | — |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.30/1M | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | ByteDance Seed | Trillion Labs |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2025 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 34.8 tok/s | — |
| TTFT | 2670ms | — |
| Latency | 60160ms | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | — |
| Reasoning Score | 18.5 | 13.6 |
| Intelligence | 18.5 | 13.6 |
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.
Seed-OSS-36B-Instruct has the strongest reasoning profile with a 18.5 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
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
Tri-21B-think Preview
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
