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Analysis by wh shows input tokens account for 70% of LLM spend due to a 9:1 volume ratio

Input volume share rose to 91.9% over three months.

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The input-output token ratio is close to 9:1. This means even though input tokens are cheaper, they account for 70% of all costs!

9:51 AM · May 28, 2026 View on X

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The input-output token ratio is close to 9:1. This means even though input tokens are cheaper, they account for 70% of all costs!

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