Model Comparison
Sonar
vs. Gemini 4 Carbon (High)
Sonar has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. See all open-weight models →
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Perplexity, Google
Lowest Price
Gemini 4 Carbon (High)
$4.00/1M input price
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Sonar
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Gemini 4 Carbon (High)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Pe Sonar | Go Gemini 4 Carbon (High) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | — | $4.00/1M |
| Output Cost | — | $20.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | — | $8.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Perplexity | |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2025 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 99.8 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 97480ms |
| Latency | — | 97480ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | — | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | — | 59.4 |
| Intelligence | — | 59.4 |
Key Takeaways
Gemini 4 Carbon (High) offers the best value at $4.00/1M,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
Sonar
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Gemini 4 Carbon (High)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing