gpt-6-astra burns through my ChatGPT quota — is it that much better than gpt-5.6-sol?

A user on Reddit noted that gpt-6-astra in ChatGPT consumes their quota much faster than gpt-5.6-sol. They rarely hit usage limits with gpt-5.6-sol, but gpt-6-astra quickly depletes their allowance even for ordinary coding tasks. While gpt-6-astra successfully completed a small implementation task with tests, the user felt the quota consumption was high for the work done, prompting them to ask if others share this experience or if specific tasks justify the increased usage.