Model Comparison
Solar Mini
vs. Step3 VL 10B
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Upstage, StepFun
Recommended Pick
StStep3 VL 10B2 metric winsStrongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence
Lowest Price
Solar Mini
$0.15/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Step3 VL 10B
3.8 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Reasoning gap
Step3 VL 10B leads Solar Mini by 2.8 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Step3 VL 10B 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.
Solar Mini
Upstage
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Step3 VL 10B
StepFun
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Up Solar Mini | Top Pick St Step3 VL 10B |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.15/1M | — |
| Output Cost | $0.15/1M | — |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.15/1M | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Upstage | StepFun |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2024 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | — |
| TTFT | — | — |
| Latency | — | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | — |
| Reasoning Score | 1.0 | 3.8 |
| Intelligence | 1.0 | 3.8 |
Key Takeaways
Solar Mini offers the best value at $0.15/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Step3 VL 10B has the strongest reasoning profile with a 3.8 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
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Step3 VL 10B
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
