Model Comparison
Solar Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning)
vs. Sonar
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Upstage, Perplexity
Recommended Pick
UpSolar Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning)6 metric winsStrongest on: Intelligence, GPQA, MMLU Pro
Lowest Price
Solar Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning)
$0.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Sonar
38.8 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
Reasoning gap
Sonar leads Solar Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning) by 1.9 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Solar Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning) wins 6 measurable categories, including Intelligence, GPQA, MMLU Pro, LiveCodeBench.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Solar Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning)
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Sonar
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Up Solar Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning) | Pe Sonar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Upstage | Perplexity |
| Release Date | May 20, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | — |
| TTFT | — | — |
| Latency | — | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Reasoning Score | 37.0 | 38.8 |
| Intelligence | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 54.4% | 47.1% |
| MMLU Pro | 72.5% | 68.9% |
| HLE | 3.8% | 7.3% |
| LiveCodeBench | 38.5% | 29.5% |
| MATH 500 | 87.1% | 81.7% |
| AIME (Original) | 29.7% | 48.7% |
| SciCode | 27.2% | 22.9% |
Key Takeaways
Solar Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Sonar has the strongest reasoning profile with a 38.8 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 Pro 2 (Preview) (Non-reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Sonar
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
