Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) vs Granite 4.2 8B
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) vs Granite 4.2 8B. 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 | Gemma 4 26B A4B (Reasoning) | Granite 4.2 8B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 16.7 | 11.1 | −33.5% Granite 4.2 8B is 33.5% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $53.07 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 30.07s | 39.25s | +30.5% Granite 4.2 8B is 30.5% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.10 / $0.34 | $0.06 / $0.25 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video | Text |
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