Model Comparison
Solar Mini
vs. Solar Mini 4
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Upstage
Recommended Pick
UpSolar Mini 44 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Reasoning
Best Value
Solar Mini 4
100.0 value score
24.1 reasoning / $0.18/1M
Lowest Price
Solar Mini 4
$0.10/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Solar Mini 4
24.1 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Solar Mini 4 has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Solar Mini 4 is 1.5x cheaper on input tokens than Solar Mini.
Reasoning gap
Solar Mini 4 leads Solar Mini by 17.7 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Solar Mini 4 wins 4 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, 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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Solar Mini 4
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Up Solar Mini | Top Pick Up Solar Mini 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.15/1M | $0.10/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.15/1M | $0.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.15/1M | $0.18/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Upstage | Upstage |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2024 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 80.6 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 1860ms |
| Latency | — | 26690ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 31.0 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 6.4 | 24.1 |
| Intelligence | 6.4 | 24.1 |
Key Takeaways
Solar Mini 4 offers the best value at $0.10/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Solar Mini 4 has the strongest reasoning profile with a 24.1 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
Solar Mini
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Solar Mini 4
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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