Model Comparison
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
vs. Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning)
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Google
Recommended Pick
Go Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) 11 metric wins Strongest on: Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence
Best Value
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning)
100.0 value score
42.9 reasoning / $0.20/1M
Lowest Price
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning)
$0.13/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
62.8 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
45.0 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) is 11.5x cheaper on input tokens than Gemini 3.5 Flash (high).
Reasoning gap
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) leads Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) by 19.9 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) leads Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) by 22.6 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) wins 11 measurable categories, including Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence, Coding.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
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Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning)
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Go Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) | Go Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) |
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| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.50/1M | $0.13/1M |
| Output Cost | $9.00/1M | $0.40/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $3.38/1M | $0.20/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | ||
| Release Date | May 19, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 219.8 tok/s | — |
| TTFT | 16232ms | — |
| Latency | 16232ms | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 8.6 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 62.8 | 42.9 |
| Intelligence | 55.3 | 31.2 |
| Coding | 45.0 | 22.4 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 92.2% | 79.2% |
| HLE | 41.0% | 18.3% |
| SciCode | 53.1% | 40.0% |
| LCR | 69.3% | 55.7% |
| IFBench | 76.3% | 72.4% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 95.3% | 43.6% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 40.9% | 13.6% |
Key Takeaways
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) offers the best value at $0.13/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 62.8 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) reaches a 45.0 coding index, making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
