Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
This page compares GPT-5.6 Sol (OpenAI) and Seed 2.1 Turbo (ByteDance) using the latest snapshots we have as of Aug 16, 2026. On preference Elo, GPT-5.6 Sol is ahead by 136 points (1,608 vs 1,472; seed-bootstrap (Aug 16, 2026)). On SWE-bench coding, GPT-5.6 Sol resolves 77.6% versus 63.2% (seed-bootstrap (Aug 16, 2026)). Seed 2.1 Turbo streams faster (160 tok/s) while Seed 2.1 Turbo is the cheaper output token ($2.5/1M). GPT-5.6 Sol has the larger context window (1.1M tokens). Every cell below is a dated snapshot from a named public source — we do not invent missing scores, and we do not run SWE-bench ourselves.
OpenAI
GPT-5.6 SolOpenAI 5.6 flagship tier. Official API $5/$30 per 1M tokens (OpenAI pricing, Jul 30 2026 update left Sol unchanged).
ByteDance
Seed 2.1 TurboByteDance Seed 2.1 Turbo, listed on public model timelines as an Aug 10 2026 API drop.
Instant pairwise benchmark recalculation across 400+ LLMs
Category wins across intelligence, speed, and pricing efficiency.
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
Each spoke is a skill. Farther from the center is better (0–100th percentile). Tap any dot to inspect details.
136 pts advantage
76 tok/s faster
$27.50/1M cheaper
Simulate monthly production API costs based on published $/1M tokens.
Seed 2.1 Turbo is estimated to save $570.00/month ($6,840/year).
Higher SWE-bench (77.6%).
Lower output list price ($2.5/1M).
Lower TTFT (120 ms).
Larger window (1.1M).
Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GPT-5.6 Sol).
| Target Workload | Recommended Pick | Evaluation Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Repo / coding agents | GPT-5.6 Sol | Higher SWE-bench (77.6%). |
| High-volume chat | Seed 2.1 Turbo | Lower output list price ($2.5/1M). |
| Voice / low-latency UI | Seed 2.1 Turbo | Lower TTFT (120 ms). |
| Long-document RAG | GPT-5.6 Sol | Larger window (1.1M). |
| Screenshots / vision | GPT-5.6 Sol | Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GPT-5.6 Sol). |
Brand hub remaps to top xAI vs top OpenAI. After Aug 12 that is Grok 4.6 vs Sol.
Listed on public model timelines as an Aug 10 2026 API drop. Preview-quality story, indexable because we have a full snapshot.
Not a frozen 2025 article. Today that is usually Opus 5 vs GPT-5.6 Sol. Dated cells, not a brand fight.
Hub remaps to top Google vs top OpenAI Elo. Usually 3.6 Pro vs Sol. Window vs price is the plot.
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