Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is cheaper than Claude 2 at $0.08/M vs $11.02/M input tokens.
Catch the falling object. Paddle at the bottom, score at the top, one file.
Which answer wins?
Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Claude 2: Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise": Cinnamon Apple Surprise Ingredients: 3 apples, cored and sliced 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 refrigerated pie crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning: Dish Name: The "Lazy" 5-Minute Crispy Pancake Pizza Concept: A quick, savory breakfast or snack that feels like a gourmet pizza but uses pantry staples. It relies on the magic of a simple batter to create a crispy base.
One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.
Claude 2: Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep: Diet: Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits. Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots. Increase fiber intake.
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning: Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed to build sustainable habits without overwhelming you. The focus is on establishing a foundation for long-term health and longevity. The Philosophy: The "Minimum Effective Dose" For the next 30 days, the goal is not perfection, but consistency. Aim for 80% adherence.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $11.02/M tokens | $0.08/M tokens |
| Output price | $32.68/M tokens | $0.2/M tokens |
| Context window | 100K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | Yes (1 provider) |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Aug 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $110 | $0.80 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
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Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 12 Oct 2026.
Claude 2 is developed by Anthropic while Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is developed by NVIDIA. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Nemotron 3.5 Lightning's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 5 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 5 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning costs $0.08/M input tokens. Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is $10.94/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Nemotron 3.5 Lightning across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.