Model Comparison
Sonar
vs. Sonar Reasoning
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Perplexity
Recommended Pick
Pe Sonar Reasoning 5 metric wins Strongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA
Lowest Price
Sonar
$0.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Sonar Reasoning
62.3 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 Reasoning leads Sonar by 22.3 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Sonar Reasoning wins 5 measurable categories, including Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA, MATH 500.
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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Sonar Reasoning
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Pe Sonar | Top Pick Pe Sonar Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $0.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Perplexity | Perplexity |
| Release Date | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | — |
| TTFT | — | — |
| Latency | — | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Reasoning Score | 40.0 | 62.3 |
| Intelligence | 15.5 | 17.9 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 47.1% | 62.3% |
| MMLU Pro | 68.9% | — |
| HLE | 7.3% | — |
| LiveCodeBench | 29.5% | — |
| MATH 500 | 81.7% | 92.1% |
| AIME (Original) | 48.7% | 77.0% |
| SciCode | 22.9% | — |
Key Takeaways
Sonar offers the best value at $0.00/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Sonar Reasoning has the strongest reasoning profile with a 62.3 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
Sonar
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Sonar Reasoning
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
