Ternary Bonsai 2 9B vs Xing 4.0
Ternary Bonsai 2 9B took 5 min 52 s and $0.004 at list price, Xing 4.0 took 25 min 32 s and was free at list price. Xing 4.0 took 4.3× as long.
Ternary Bonsai 2 9B
PrismML · $0.13/M out
Xing 4.0
XingChen · free route
Pelican
Generate an SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle
Watch
Draw a mechanical wristwatch that shows the current local time, with a sweeping seconds hand and a date window. Make it look expensive.
Landing
Build the landing page for Lumen Cycles, a Copenhagen workshop that builds custom cargo bikes to order. Make it look like a real brand you would trust with 4,000 euros.
Blank first frame. Press Run.
Breakout
Make a Breakout game I can play right now with the keyboard or the mouse. Give it several levels, a score and some juice.
About
Write the opening of the About us page for Patchbay, a three-person studio in Rotterdam that repairs vintage synthesizers. About 150 words.
Welcome to Patchbay. A dedicated three-person studio in Rotterdam, where analog warmth meets modern precision. Our workshop is a sanctuary for vintage synthesizers, circuit boards, and forgotten sounds. We operate on the belief that vintage gear deserves respect and careful handling. Every unit we restore is given a new life, preserving its unique character while ensuring it functions reliably. We work meticulously on instruments that shaped electronic music history. This isn't just repair; it is resurrection. Our artisans take the time to solder every connection and clean every capacitor, understanding that imperfections hold stories worth keeping. We aim to keep the legacy of analog synthesis alive. Whether you need a fix or advice on your collection's condition, we support the analog revival. Trust in our expertise to get your dreams humming again. In a digital world, we choose to sound the truth. We believe in the tangible sound of history.
Patchbay is a compact, three-person workshop rooted in the dynamic streets of Rotterdam, born from a shared reverence for analog sound. Our team shares an unwavering dedication to vintage synthesizers, viewing each oscillator, filter, and routing cable as a vital piece of sonic history waiting to be restored. Whether diagnosing a failing voltage regulator or carefully retrofitting obsolete components, we take immense pride in bringing classic instruments back to their full potential. In our studio, repairing isn't just a technical service—it is a shared passion among friends who believe the past deserves to keep playing. We meticulously diagnose and revive legacy synths, ensuring the iconic sounds of yesterday continue shaping today’s electronic music. Bring us your dented, broken machines, and let us help you reconnect them with the rich, unmistakable sounds they were always meant to make. Every patch, every knob, every fleeting tone depends on the work we do here.
Specs and numbers
| Ternary Bonsai 2 9B | Xing 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | PrismML | XingChen |
| Made in | US | China |
| Released | 16 Oct 2026 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Price in, per M tokens | $0.08 | free route (list $0/M) |
| Price out, per M tokens | $0.13 | free route (list $0/M) |
| Context | 262,144 tokens | 262,144 tokens |
| Weights | open | open |
| Hacker News points | — | — |
| Time for the five prompts | 5 min 52 s | 25 min 32 s |
| List price of the five prompts | $0.004 | free |
Xing 4.0 was free at list price; Ternary Bonsai 2 9B cost $0.004. Ternary Bonsai 2 9B was faster: 19 min 40 s less in total, and faster on 4 of the 5 prompts.
In the recording, Ternary Bonsai 2 9B's Breakout game stopped painting; Xing 4.0's plays. Xing 4.0's landing page showed a blank first frame when the still was taken. Xing 4.0 has no logo: doesn’t draw (an SVG file without the SVG namespace, which browsers draw as an empty box).