Baidu ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking

ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking by Baidu excels in the Coding category, where it ranks #154 with a composite score of 70/100. ERNIE-4.5-21B-A3B-Thinking is Baidu's upgraded lightweight MoE model, refined to boost reasoning depth and quality for top-tier performance in logical puzzles, math, science, coding, text generation, and expert-level academic benchmarks. It is particularly strong in areas highlighted by its top benchmark performance and adoption metrics, making it suitable for both individual developers and enterprise teams looking for a reliable coding solution.

ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking is priced at $0.07 per million input tokens and $0.28 per million output tokens (USD). Contact the provider for volume discounts and enterprise pricing. Pricing is competitive within the coding category and reflects the model's quality-to-cost ratio.

In the Coding category, ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking holds rank #154 out of 6 models tracked. Its quality rank is #154 and adoption rank is #154. You can use our comparison tool at /compare to see detailed side-by-side metrics with specific alternatives. Key differentiators include its composite scoring across benchmarks, community sentiment, and real-world adoption rates.

ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking has been evaluated across 5 different signals. Its strongest areas include Capabilities (33/100), Pricing (0/100), Context Window (81/100). These scores are derived from industry-standard benchmarks, community ratings, and real-world performance metrics. The composite score of 70/100 reflects a weighted combination of all tracked signals.

ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking is a paid model, though some providers may offer trial credits or limited free tiers for evaluation. Check Baidu's website for current free tier availability and promotional offers.