Claude Sonnet 5 (Medium) vs Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning)
Claude Sonnet 5 (Medium) 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 5 (Medium) | Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 28.1 | 16.7 | −40.6% Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reas… is 40.6% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,218.17 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 9.17s | 27.67s | +201.7% Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reas… is 201.7% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $0.10 / $0.34 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Video |
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