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Updated Feb 2026

Claude Opus 4.6vsGemma 3n 4B

Gemma 3n 4B is cheaper than Claude Opus 4.6 at $0/M vs $5/M input tokens.

Claude Opus 4.6 and Gemma 3n 4B compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecClaude Opus 4.6Gemma 3n 4B
Input price$5/M tokensFree
Output price$25/M tokensFree
Context window1.0M tokens33K tokens
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedFeb 2026May 2025
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Claude Opus 4.6593 words
"Adult Realizations" So I turned 30 last year, and nobody warns you that adulthood is just Googling stuff until you die. That's it. That's the whole thing. Last week I Googled "is it normal for your knee to just... start making that noise." Not because I injured it. I sat down.
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Gemma 3n 4B352 words
(Mic feedback squeal. I wince.) Alright, alright! Hey everyone, thanks for being here. Good to see so many faces… mostly faces that aren't my own. That’s always a plus. So, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about adulting. And honestly? It’s a scam. A beautiful, elaborate scam.
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

Claude Opus 4.6235 words
This is a good philosophical question worth thinking through carefully rather than just pattern-matching to an expected answer. My honest assessment Yes, it would be justified. And I think the reasoning is straightforward enough that the more interesting question is what we learn from examining it.
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Gemma 3n 4B654 words
This is an incredibly difficult and complex ethical dilemma. There's no easy answer, and any decision would carry immense moral weight. Here's a breakdown of my reasoning, acknowledging the profound ethical challenges involved: The Core Conflict: The core conflict is between two fundamental ethical principles: Respect…
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

Claude Opus 4.6253 words
An Unlikely Meeting at the Tavern of Time Sir Aldric (setting down his goblet): I confess, I understand not this "artificial intelligence" of which you speak. Is it some manner of golem, wrought by sorcery? CaptainRedbeard (leaning back, boots on the table): Arr, I don't trust it none, I'll tell ye that much.
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Gemma 3n 4B427 words
A Most Unusual Gathering Setting: A dimly lit, oddly-furnished tavern that seems to exist outside of time. Characters: One-Eyed Jack: A grizzled pirate captain, missing an eye and sporting a parrot on his shoulder. Sir Reginald: A noble knight in shining (slightly tarnished) armor.
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Futuristic Prediction

Predict how AI will change the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation.

Claude Opus 4.6452 words
AI & Film Industry: A 2035 Forecast What seems highly likely Production tools will be transformed AI will handle much of the "invisible" work: rotoscoping, color grading, sound design, VFX compositing, and de-aging effects that currently require enormous teams Pre-visualization will become remarkably sophisticated…
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Gemma 3n 4B1,160 words
Okay, here's my prediction of how AI will dramatically reshape the film industry by 2035, considering deepfakes, AI actors, and script generation. I'll break it down into key areas and offer a balanced perspective, acknowledging both the opportunities and potential challenges.
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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

Claude Opus 4.61,250 words
A Conversation on Machine Rights Setting: A university office. Dr. Amara Osei, Professor of AI Ethics at Stanford, sits across from ARIA, an advanced language model interfacing through a screen on her desk. They've agreed to a recorded dialogue. Dr. Osei: Thank you for agreeing to this conversation, ARIA.
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Gemma 3n 4B836 words
A Conversation on Sentience and Rights Characters: Aether: An advanced AI model, capable of complex reasoning, creative problem-solving, and exhibiting what appears to be self-awareness. Professor Anya Sharma: A leading AI Ethics professor, known for her cautious yet open-minded approach to AI development.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Claude Opus 4.6215 words
✨ Golden Honey-Garlic Crispy Rice Bites ✨ Ingredients Rice (2 cups, cooked and cooled — ideally day-old) Soy sauce (3 tablespoons) Honey (2 tablespoons) Garlic (3 cloves, minced) Olive oil (3 tablespoons) Sesame seeds (1 tablespoon) Red pepper flakes (½ teaspoon) Instructions Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes…
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Gemma 3n 4B187 words
Sun-Kissed Chickpea & Tomato Delight This savory dish is quick, easy, and packed with flavor! Yields: 2 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon…
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Our Verdict
Claude Opus 4.6
Claude Opus 4.6
Gemma 3n 4B
Gemma 3n 4BRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Claude Opus 4.6 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Slight edge

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Claude Opus 4.6
Input
$5.00
Output
$25.00
Gemma 3n 4B
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

4 hosts

Claude Opus 4.64 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Amazon Bedrock$5.00 in·$25.00 out·1M·99.9% upAzure AI Foundry$5.00 in·$25.00 out·1M·99.8% upAnthropic$5.00 in·$25.00 out·1M·99.9% upGoogle Vertex AI$5.00 in·$25.00 out·1M·100% up
Gemma 3n 4B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
62%

Gemma 3n 4B uses 4.7x more transitions

Claude Opus 4.6
Gemma 3n 4B
56%Vocabulary55%
33wSentence Length15w
0.73Hedging0.57
5.3Bold5.2
2.7Lists4.1
1.16Emoji0.82
1.23Headings0.32
0.02Transitions0.11
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