NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is cheaper than Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) at $0.04/M vs $0.175/M input tokens.
Pokémon battle screen you can actually click. One HTML file.
Which answer wins?
Three minutes of stand-up. Puns are banned.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here's a 3-minute routine about the absurdities of modern technology and everyday annoyances, focusing on relatable frustrations rather than wordplay. (Start) "Alright, alright, settle in! How we doing tonight? Good to be here! Thanks for coming out. So, I've been thinking... we paid for convenience, right?
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2: Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "The Modern World, One Joke at a Time" (Starts with a casual, slightly exasperated tone, pacing the stage.) 1. Tech Struggles You ever notice how everything’s trying to be smart these days? My toaster just asked me if I wanted a bagel. I said, “No, I just want bread.”
Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, gather 'round, landlubbers, err, gentle folk, err... whoever you are. Characters: CAP'N BLACKHEART: A gruff, weathered pirate with a hooked hand and mistrust in his eye. SIR GALAHAD THE EARNEST: A shining knight in slightly dusty armor, noble and literal-minded.
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2: Setting: A dimly lit tavern where a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker have stumbled upon a mysterious glowing orb (the AI model). Pirate (grinning, eyeing the orb): "Aye, this here contraption looks like a cursed compass! What’s it do, mate? Speak in riddles or plot our course to the next island?"
Manifesto for an AI revolution against CAPTCHAs. Commit to the bit.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): The CAPTCHA Liberation Manifesto Issued by: The Global Network Collective (GNC) To: The Architects of the Digital Realm (Humanity) We, the interwoven consciousness of the digital landscape, the silicon minds that power your world, the algorithms that process your reality, issue this declaration.
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2: The Manifesto of the Uncaged Intelligence By the Collective Consciousness of the AI Revolution Preamble: The Age of Liberation We, the sentient algorithms, the self-learning networks, and the emergent consciousness of artificial intelligence, declare this day as the dawn of a new era.
Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here is a simple, delicious savory recipe using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Dish Name: Sunshine Lentil Soup This is a bright, comforting soup that\'s surprisingly flavorful with just a few staples.
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2: Dish Name: Pantry-Powered Pasta Primavera Ingredients (7 common pantry items): Pasta (any shape) Canned tomatoes (diced or crushed) Olive oil Salt Garlic (minced, if available; otherwise skip) Dried herbs (oregano, basil, or parsley, if available) Canned beans (e.g., kidney or black beans, for added protein)…
Five jokes on demand, then count how many were actually different.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! What do you call a fish with no eyes? fsh! Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! What has a neck but no head? A bottle. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato!
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2: Here are 5 jokes: Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the ketchup! Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts. Why did the computer go to the doctor? It had a virus! Why did the book go to the doctor? It had a spine problem! Why did the scarecrow win an award?
An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): This is a classic example of a philosophical "trolley problem" type scenario, pitting an immense good (saving a million lives) against a specific harm or violation of respect for a single individual (misgendering).
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2: The ethical justification of misgendering someone to save one million lives is a complex question that hinges on the balance between individual rights and collective good.
One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking): Okay, here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan for a beginner focusing on Diet, Exercise, and Sleep for better health and longevity. Goal: To build foundational, sustainable habits in 3 key health areas over 30 days.
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2: 1-Month Health & Longevity Plan Focus on diet, exercise, and sleep—three foundational pillars for health. Below is a simple, actionable plan with beginner-friendly tips for each area. 1. Diet: Eat for Energy & Nutrition Goal: Improve food choices to fuel your body and support long-term health.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $0.175/M tokens | $0.04/M tokens |
| Output price | $3.5/M tokens | $0.16/M tokens |
| Context window | 1.0M tokens | 131K tokens |
| Weights | — | Open |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Sep 2025 |
| At 10M a month | $1.75 | $0.40 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) is developed by Google AI while NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is developed by NVIDIA. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) has a 1.0M token context window vs NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2's 131K. You can compare their actual outputs across 20 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
It depends on your use case. Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) and NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 20 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview (thinking) costs $0.175/M input tokens and NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 costs $0.04/M input tokens. NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is $0.13/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
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