Is reasoning latency determined only by token count?
No. Model size, hardware, batching, context length, network delays, tool calls, and parallel execution can all affect how long a response takes.
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Yes. Additional steps can repeat a mistaken assumption or introduce new errors. Independent checks remain necessary when correctness matters to the task.
No. Simple requests may already perform well with less computation. Compare effort levels on representative tasks and choose the setting that meets quality and latency needs.
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