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CursorBench criticized for omitting token rate in model cost comparisons

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A user on Reddit's r/cursor subreddit is questioning why CursorBench, a performance benchmarking tool, does not include the "Cursor Token Rate" in its calculations. The user argues that this rate, which is a significant cost factor for most models used within Cursor (excluding Grok and Composer), should be factored into the benchmarks to provide a more accurate representation of model costs. They suggest that omitting this rate makes competing models appear artificially cheaper than they actually are for Cursor users. AI

IMPACT This discussion highlights potential discrepancies in how AI model costs are presented, which could influence user perception and adoption of AI tools.

RANK_REASON User discussion about a specific feature of a software tool.

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CursorBench criticized for omitting token rate in model cost comparisons

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/super_alas_aquilarum ·

    Why does CursorBench not include the Cursor Token Rate?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Given that you pay the Cursor Token Rate for all models besides Grok and Composer, shouldn't that be factored into CursorBench graphs and the Models and Pricing page? Seems like it would be a lot easier to sell people on your models if other mode…

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