Smart Routing in Action: 65% Cost Drop Without Accuracy Loss
shensi · x · 2026-07-13
Merge API conducted benchmark tests comparing its gateway's smart routing feature against the fixed use of flagship models. Across more than 120 paired trials, smart routing reduced model spending by 65% (from $8.17 down to $2.87) while maintaining an accuracy of 239 out of 240 correct answers.
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