Model comparison
Laguna S 2.1 vs Ornith-1.0-397B
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-1.0-397B share 4 comparable benchmark results. 2 of 8 categories are comparable. 2 results are unique to Laguna S 2.1; 3 to Ornith-1.0-397B.
Updated July 21, 2026- Shared results
- 4
- Laguna S 2.1 only
- 2
- Ornith-1.0-397B only
- 3
- Comparable categories
- 2 / 8
Treat this as a split decision. Laguna S 2.1 makes more sense if you need the larger 1M context window; Ornith-1.0-397B 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-1.0-397B 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-1.0-397B. 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-1.0-397B.
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-1.0-397B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding | Laguna S 2.159.4 | Margin→ 15.2 | Ornith-1.0-397B74.6 |
| Agentic | Laguna S 2.170.2 | Margin→ 7.3 | Ornith-1.0-397B77.5 |
Decisive benchmark drivers
The largest measured benchmark gaps in this matchup, with exact reported values.
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Terminal-Bench 2.0
AgenticA 70.2%B 77.5%Winner: Ornith-1.0-397BΔ 7.3Terminal-Bench 2.0: Laguna S 2.1 scored 70.2%; Ornith-1.0-397B scored 77.5%. Ornith-1.0-397B wins this benchmark. - Source ↗
SWE-bench Pro
CodingA 59.4%B 62.2%Winner: Ornith-1.0-397BΔ 2.8SWE-bench Pro: Laguna S 2.1 scored 59.4%; Ornith-1.0-397B scored 62.2%. Ornith-1.0-397B 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-1.0-397B | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / output priceUSD per 1M tokens | Laguna S 2.1$0.1 input / $0.2 output | Ornith-1.0-397B$0 input / $0 output | Ornith-1.0-397B has the lower combined listed price. |
| Generation speedtokens per second | Laguna S 2.1Not available | Ornith-1.0-397BNot available | A complete speed comparison is not available. |
| First-answer latencyseconds to first token | Laguna S 2.1Not available | Ornith-1.0-397BNot available | A complete latency comparison is not available. |
| Context windowmaximum listed tokens | Laguna S 2.11M | Ornith-1.0-397B256K | Laguna S 2.1 lists the larger context window. |
Benchmark Deep Dive
AgenticOrnith-1.0-397B wins3 benchmarks
CodingOrnith-1.0-397B wins6 benchmarks
| Benchmark | Laguna S 2.1 | Ornith-1.0-397B | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench 2.0Source | 70.2% | 77.5% | Ornith-1.0-397B leads |
| SWE MultilingualSource | 78.5% | 78.9% | Ornith-1.0-397B leads |
| SWE-bench ProSource | 59.4% | 62.2% | Ornith-1.0-397B leads |
| deepSweSource | 40.4% | — | Not comparable |
| SWE-bench VerifiedSource | — | 82.4% | Not comparable |
| NL2RepoSource | — | 48.2% | Not comparable |
Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Which is better, Laguna S 2.1 or Ornith-1.0-397B?
Laguna S 2.1 and Ornith-1.0-397B 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-1.0-397B?
Ornith-1.0-397B has the edge for coding in this comparison, averaging 74.6 versus 59.4. Inside this category, Terminal-Bench 2.0 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for agentic tasks, Laguna S 2.1 or Ornith-1.0-397B?
Ornith-1.0-397B has the edge for agentic tasks in this comparison, averaging 77.5 versus 70.2. Inside this category, Terminal-Bench 2.0 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
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