Model Comparison

Solar Pro 4
vs. Step 5 Preview

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Upstage, StepFun

Recommended Pick

StepFun logoStep 5 Preview3 metric wins

Strongest on: Throughput, TTFT, Latency

Lowest Price

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Solar Pro 4

$0.30/1M input price

Differences That Matter

Price gap

Solar Pro 4 is 3.3x cheaper on input tokens than Step 5 Preview.

Speed gap

Step 5 Preview generates about 1.9x as many tokens per second as Solar Pro 4.

Top-pick rationale

Step 5 Preview wins 3 measurable categories, including Throughput, TTFT, Latency.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Upstage logoSolar Pro 4
Upstage
Top Pick
StepFun logoStep 5 Preview
StepFun
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.30/1M$1.00/1M
Output Cost$1.20/1M$2.70/1M
Blended (3:1)$0.52/1M$1.43/1M
Specifications
OrganizationUpstageStepFun
Release DateAug 6, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput84.0 tok/s161.2 tok/s
TTFT1910ms880ms
Latency25720ms13280ms
Composite Indices
Value Score—100.0
Reasoning Score—28.5
Intelligence—28.5

Key Takeaways

Solar Pro 4 offers the best value at $0.30/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Solar Pro 4

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
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Step 5 Preview

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications