# OpenRouter says median agentic cache rate rose to 89% in 2026

> Original title: We celebrate each new model as a major step forward - but the inference layer has also improved dramatically in 2026.

- Source: OpenRouter
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:46:46.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/d2234a4jx39q8j3mqfn039nip
- Original: https://x.com/OpenRouter/status/2118399637736600030

## Summary

OpenRouter says the median agentic cache rate rose from the mid-60s at the start of 2026 to 89%. It says better caching lowers cost on the same model.

## Post

We celebrate each new model as a major step forward - but the inference layer has also improved dramatically in 2026.

Median agentic cache rate is up to 89% from the mid 60s to start the year.

Better cache = lower cost on the same model

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