Specifications
Context Window
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Input Price/1M
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Output Price/1M
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Parameters
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Benchmarks
Step3 VL 10B results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Agentic
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench Hard | 5.0 | 100.0 | — |
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| SciCode | 31.0 | 100.0 | — |
| AA Coding Index | 13.9 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Long Context
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-LCR | 0.0 | 100.0 | — |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 9.5 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 69.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| IFBench | 50.0 | 100.0 | — |
| HLE | 10.0 | 100.0 | — |
Tool Use
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tau²-Bench | 16.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- January 20, 2026
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Step3 VL 10B
What is Step3 VL 10B?
Step3 VL 10B is an AI model developed by StepFun, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via StepFun's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Step3 VL 10B does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Some models offer access via enterprise plans or research programs. Check StepFun's official website for up-to-date availability and pricing.
Benchmarks & Performance
Step3 VL 10B was evaluated on 9 different benchmarks, covering categories like Agentic, Coding, Long Context, overall, Reasoning, Tool Use. Results show moderate performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Step3 VL 10B specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Step3 VL 10B competes directly with similarly capable models. StepFun competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Step3 VL 10B?
Step3 VL 10B is an AI model developed by StepFun. It is a text model.
How much does Step3 VL 10B cost?
Step3 VL 10B does not have public per-token pricing available at this time. Check StepFun's official website for up-to-date information.
How does Step3 VL 10B compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Step3 VL 10B scored: Terminal-Bench Hard: 5/100, SciCode: 31/100, AA Coding Index: 13.9/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Step3 VL 10B open source?
No, Step3 VL 10B is a proprietary model from StepFun. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Step3 VL 10B best for?
Step3 VL 10B excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: June 22, 2026 • View methodology →