Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) vs Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) vs Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
Comparison incomplete
A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) | Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.3 | 16.7 | −28.3% Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reas… is 28.3% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 10.81s | 27.17s | +151.3% Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reas… is 151.3% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.10 / $0.34 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video |
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