Model Comparison
Sonar Reasoning
vs. GPT-6 Astra (max)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Perplexity, OpenAI
Recommended Pick
OpGPT-6 Astra (max)2 metric winsStrongest on: Reasoning, Intelligence
Lowest Price
GPT-6 Astra (max)
$10.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
GPT-6 Astra (max)
54.7 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
GPT-6 Astra (max)
76.9 coding index
Differences That Matter
Reasoning gap
GPT-6 Astra (max) leads Sonar Reasoning by 48.8 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
GPT-6 Astra (max) wins 2 measurable categories, including Reasoning, Intelligence.
Response Face-Off
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GPT-6 Astra (max)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Pe Sonar Reasoning | Top Pick Op GPT-6 Astra (max) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | — | $10.00/1M |
| Output Cost | — | $50.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | — | $20.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Perplexity | OpenAI |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2025 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | — |
| TTFT | — | — |
| Latency | — | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | — | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 5.9 | 54.7 |
| Intelligence | 5.9 | 54.7 |
| Coding | — | 76.9 |
Key Takeaways
GPT-6 Astra (max) offers the best value at $10.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
GPT-6 Astra (max) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 54.7 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
GPT-6 Astra (max) reaches a 76.9 coding index,making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Sonar Reasoning
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
GPT-6 Astra (max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
