Model Comparison

Sonar Reasoning Pro
vs. Gemini 4 Carbon (High)

Sonar Reasoning Pro has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. See all open-weight models →

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Perplexity, Google

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Gemini 4 Carbon (High)

$4.00/1M input price

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Full Comparison

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Perplexity
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Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost—$4.00/1M
Output Cost—$20.00/1M
Blended (3:1)—$8.00/1M
Specifications
OrganizationPerplexityGoogle
Release DateJan 28, 2025Oct 28, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput—92.4 tok/s
TTFT—100310ms
Latency—100310ms
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

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Sonar Reasoning Pro

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications
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Gemini 4 Carbon (High)

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing