Model comparison
Laguna S 2.1 vs Ornith-1.0-35B
Head-to-head evidence from 4 shared benchmark results across 2 categories. Overall scores shown here use the public BenchAlign v5 ranking lane.
Evidence parity. Laguna S 2.1 and Ornith-1.0-35B share 4 comparable benchmark results. 2 of 8 categories are comparable. 2 results are unique to Laguna S 2.1; 3 to Ornith-1.0-35B.
Updated July 21, 2026- Shared results
- 4
- Laguna S 2.1 only
- 2
- Ornith-1.0-35B only
- 3
- Comparable categories
- 2 / 8
Treat this as a split decision. Laguna S 2.1 makes more sense if agentic is the priority or you need the larger 1M context window; Ornith-1.0-35B is the better fit if coding is the priority or you want the cheaper token bill.
Confidence note. This is a partial-evidence comparison with 4 shared benchmark results across 2 evidence categories; 2 of 8 categories currently have scoreable aggregates for both models. Treat the verdict as directional until coverage is more balanced.
Why this result
Laguna S 2.1 and Ornith-1.0-35B finish on the same BenchAlign overall score, so this is less about a single winner and more about where the edge shows up. The BenchAlign headline says tie; the benchmark table is where the real choice happens.
Laguna S 2.1 is also the more expensive model on tokens at $0.10 input / $0.20 output per 1M tokens, versus $0.00 input / $0.00 output per 1M tokens for Ornith-1.0-35B. That is roughly Infinityx on output cost alone. Laguna S 2.1 gives you the larger context window at 1M, compared with 256K for Ornith-1.0-35B.
Category breakdown
Exact category averages are shown below. Not measured means BenchLM does not have enough sourced public coverage for that model and category.
| Category | Laguna S 2.1 | Δ | Ornith-1.0-35B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding | Laguna S 2.159.4 | Margin→ 6.5 | Ornith-1.0-35B65.9 |
| Agentic | Laguna S 2.170.2 | Margin← 6.0 | Ornith-1.0-35B64.2 |
Decisive benchmark drivers
The largest measured benchmark gaps in this matchup, with exact reported values.
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SWE-bench Pro
CodingA 59.4%B 50.4%Winner: Laguna S 2.1Δ 9SWE-bench Pro: Laguna S 2.1 scored 59.4%; Ornith-1.0-35B scored 50.4%. Laguna S 2.1 wins this benchmark. - Source ↗
Terminal-Bench 2.0
AgenticA 70.2%B 64.2%Winner: Laguna S 2.1Δ 6Terminal-Bench 2.0: Laguna S 2.1 scored 70.2%; Ornith-1.0-35B scored 64.2%. Laguna S 2.1 wins this benchmark.
Operational comparison
Runtime and commercial metrics are compared only when both models have a complete sourced value.
| Metric | Laguna S 2.1 | Ornith-1.0-35B | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / output priceUSD per 1M tokens | Laguna S 2.1$0.1 input / $0.2 output | Ornith-1.0-35B$0 input / $0 output | Ornith-1.0-35B has the lower combined listed price. |
| Generation speedtokens per second | Laguna S 2.1Not available | Ornith-1.0-35BNot available | A complete speed comparison is not available. |
| First-answer latencyseconds to first token | Laguna S 2.1Not available | Ornith-1.0-35BNot available | A complete latency comparison is not available. |
| Context windowmaximum listed tokens | Laguna S 2.11M | Ornith-1.0-35B256K | Laguna S 2.1 lists the larger context window. |
Benchmark Deep Dive
AgenticLaguna S 2.1 wins3 benchmarks
CodingOrnith-1.0-35B wins6 benchmarks
| Benchmark | Laguna S 2.1 | Ornith-1.0-35B | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench 2.0Source | 70.2% | 64.2% | Laguna S 2.1 leads |
| SWE MultilingualSource | 78.5% | 69.3% | Laguna S 2.1 leads |
| SWE-bench ProSource | 59.4% | 50.4% | Laguna S 2.1 leads |
| deepSweSource | 40.4% | — | Not comparable |
| SWE-bench VerifiedSource | — | 75.6% | Not comparable |
| NL2RepoSource | — | 34.6% | Not comparable |
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Which is better, Laguna S 2.1 or Ornith-1.0-35B?
Laguna S 2.1 and Ornith-1.0-35B are tied on the BenchAlign overall score, so the right pick depends on which category matters most for your use case.
Which is better for coding, Laguna S 2.1 or Ornith-1.0-35B?
Ornith-1.0-35B has the edge for coding in this comparison, averaging 65.9 versus 59.4. Inside this category, SWE Multilingual is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for agentic tasks, Laguna S 2.1 or Ornith-1.0-35B?
Laguna S 2.1 has the edge for agentic tasks in this comparison, averaging 70.2 versus 64.2. Inside this category, Terminal-Bench 2.0 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
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