Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
In this head-to-head showdown, GPT-5.6 Luna delivers higher overall intelligence and human-preferred responses (Elo 1,466 vs 1,412), while GPT-5.6 Luna leads in SWE-bench software engineering benchmarks (61.8%), while Llama 4 Scout is more budget-friendly at $0.3/1M per 1M output tokens, while GPT-5.6 Luna provides faster response streaming (188 tok/s). Review the complete breakdown below to determine which model best fits your performance and budget requirements.
10 direct benchmark disciplines evaluated across capability, speed, and cost
OpenAI 5.6 fast/cheap tier. Official API $0.20/$1.20 per 1M after the Jul 30 80% Luna cut.
Meta open-weight Llama 4 long-context sibling of Maverick. Common public API lists sit near $0.08–$0.30 / $0.30–$0.70 per 1M; we store a conservative hosted list until OpenRouter overwrites.
Currently comparing GPT-5.6 Luna vs Llama 4 Scout. Alternative family tiers available.
Δ 54 Arena Elo pts
188 tok/s
$0.3 / 1M output
Relative percentile scores computed across all active models in the benchmark catalog.
Comparing top Western standard models with China's leading frontier rival across 6 skill dimensions. Tap any spoke or dot to inspect.
Category wins across reasoning intelligence, generation speed, and token cost.
Preference Elo, Coding proficiency, SWE-bench & LiveBench accuracy
Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness
Cost per million tokens and max context window length
| Benchmark | GPT-5.6 Luna | Llama 4 Scout | Advantage Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preference Elo | +54 | ||
| Coding Elo | +60 | ||
| LiveBench | +4.6% | ||
| SWE-bench | +9.4% | ||
| GPQA Diamond | +4.2% | ||
| Time to first token | +42 ms | ||
| Output speed | 188 tok/s | 155 tok/s | +33 tok/s |
| Input price | $0.08/1M | +$0.12/1M | |
| Output price | +$0.9/1M | ||
| Context window | +9M |
Simulate monthly production API costs in USD (US Dollar).
Llama 4 Scout is estimated to save $17.70/month ($212/year).
Higher SWE-bench (61.8%).
Lower output list price ($0.3/1M).
Lower TTFT (88 ms).
Larger window (10M).
Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GPT-5.6 Luna).
| Target Workload | Recommended Pick | Evaluation Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Repo / coding agents | GPT-5.6 Luna | Higher SWE-bench (61.8%). |
| High-volume chat | Llama 4 Scout | Lower output list price ($0.3/1M). |
| Voice / low-latency UI | GPT-5.6 Luna | Lower TTFT (88 ms). |
| Long-document RAG | Llama 4 Scout | Larger window (10M). |
| Screenshots / vision | GPT-5.6 Luna | Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GPT-5.6 Luna). |
$1/$5 hosted Claude vs a cheap long-context open sibling. The alternative-to-Sonnet pair that is honest.
Luna is the OpenAI fast/cheap 5.6 SKU after Jul 30. It is not Sol. Sort by price and TTFT, not Elo.
Huge window, cheap hosted lists. The Haiku alternative that is actually open-weight.
High-volume agents that cannot pay Sol. Compare to Luna before you assume the new cheap SKU wins.
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