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Model Router Benchmarks

We now benchmark model routers side by side across six suites. Our Router Index weighs quality, speed, and cost so you can decide if you need a router and pick the best one for your needs.
Today we’re introducing a new Model Router Benchmarks page for comparing performance across the growing number of router options. Every router was run through a set of benchmarks from varied domains to score them on quality, speed, and cost. Individual models representing both best-in-class cost efficiency and intelligence are shown alongside routers as a baseline for comparison. Keep an eye on this page over time, as we’ll continually add new routers and update scores as the routers improve. OpenRouter introduced…
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