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Switchyard vs Beam 1.0 501B A23B
Beam 1.0 501B A23B accepts the larger context window (1.0M).
Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
| Switchyard | Beam 1.0 501B A23B | |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | NVIDIA | Reflection |
| Input $/1M | <$0.01 | $0.250 |
| Output $/1M | <$0.01 | $1.00 |
| Blended $/1M | — | $0.438 |
| Context window | 1M | 1.0M |
| Max output | — | 131K |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| Licence | Proprietary | Open weights |
Choose Switchyard if…
- No clear advantage on the data we hold.
Choose Beam 1.0 501B A23B if…
- Larger context window (1.0M)
- Open weights — self-hostable
- Newer model (released Oct 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Switchyard or Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Switchyard and Beam 1.0 501B A23B, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Switchyard cheaper than Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
Pricing is not published for at least one of these models.
What context windows do Switchyard and Beam 1.0 501B A23B have?
Switchyard: 1,000,000 tokens. Beam 1.0 501B A23B: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Switchyard and Beam 1.0 501B A23B?
Switchyard is made by NVIDIA. Beam 1.0 501B A23B is made by Reflection.