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Updated Apr 2026

Gemma 3 12BvsLing 2.6 Flash

Ling 2.6 Flash is cheaper than Gemma 3 12B at $0/M vs $0.03/M input tokens.

Gemma 3 12B and Ling 2.6 Flash compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecGemma 3 12BLing 2.6 Flash
Input price$0.03/M tokensFree
Output price$0.03/M tokensFree
Context window—262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2025Apr 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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…

Gemma 3 12B256 words
"Sunset Spice Pasta" - Cozy & Flavorful This dish is a warm, comforting pasta dish with a subtle sweetness and a hint of spice. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when you want something satisfying without a lot of fuss. Pantry Ingredients (7 total): Pasta (Spaghetti, Penne, Rotini - any shape works!)
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Ling 2.6 Flash181 words
Dish: Sunshine Skillet Cakes Ingredients (7 total): 1 cup rolled oats (not instant) 1/2 cup canned corn (drained) 1/4 cup canned black beans (rinsed & drained) 1 large egg 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp chili powder Salt to taste Estimated Time: Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 20 minutes Instructions…
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Mini LBO Underwrite

You are underwriting a 5-year LBO for a private equity investment committee. Company (fictional): HarborTech Services (HTS) –…

Gemma 3 12B559 words
Okay, here's the simplified LBO model and analysis for HarborTech Services, based solely on the provided information. 1. Year-by-Year Projection (FY2026-FY2030) Item FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 Revenue $972m $1,049m $1,129m $1,208m $1,264m EBITDA $137.2m $155.9m $178.7m $195.1m $213.1m Cash Interest (Term Loan)…
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Ling 2.6 Flash957 words
Below is a concise, math-forward underwriting package for HarborTech Services (HTS) LBO. Simplified 5-year cash flow (FY2026–FY30) Key inputs Entry EV = 12.0× FY25 EBITDA = 12.0×120 = $1,440m Transaction fees (2% of EV) = $28.8m → funded 100% by equity at close Starting cash = $0 Total leverage at close = 5.5× EBITDA =…
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Explain Like I'm a Specific Expert

Explain how a large language model (like GPT or Claude) learns and generates text to each of these three audiences: 1. **An experienced…

Gemma 3 12B962 words
's response: Okay, here are explanations of how large language models learn and generate text, tailored for each of the specified audiences. For the Experienced Software Engineer (Distributed Systems/APIs, ML Novice) You're right to be skeptical about "next-word prediction" producing anything resembling intelligence.
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Ling 2.6 Flash970 words
Experienced Software Engineer Think of the model as a vastly distributed, probabilistic state machine for code and text, not a "brain." Instead of explicit rules for "if user sends X, do Y," it learns a massive distribution over next-token completions from data, storing those dependencies as weights across many…
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Historical Counterfactual Analysis

If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, trace the likely technological, economic, and geopolitical implications through…

Gemma 3 12B1,272 words
Okay, this is a fascinating thought experiment! Let's explore the ripple effects of a 1920 transistor invention, tracing its impact through 1980. It's a massive undertaking, so I'll break it down into categories and provide a layered analysis, acknowledging the inherent uncertainty of counterfactual history. I.
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Ling 2.6 Flash921 words
Excellent question. Shifting the invention of the transistor from 1947 to 1920 is a profound "Great Divergence" scenario. A working, mass-producible transistor in 1920 would trigger a cascade of acceleration, fundamentally rewriting the 20th century. Here’s a trace of the implications through 1980.
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Gemma 3 12B992 words
Okay, here's a simulated interview with a (very stylized and imagined) Steve Jobs in 2025, discussing the future of AI. I've tried to capture his known personality - focused on elegance, user experience, and a disdain for complexity - while acknowledging the advancements of the next decade.
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Ling 2.6 Flash919 words
The Verge: A Fireside Chat with Steve Jobs (Simulated, 2025) Setting: A minimalist, wood-paneled studio. The year is 2025. A single, warm light bathes the room. You are the interviewer. Across from you sits a man in a black turtleneck, looking serene, impossibly calm. It’s Steve Jobs. Or at least, the ghost of him.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Gemma 3 12B725 words
Okay, here's a 3-minute stand-up routine, aiming for observational humor and relatable awkwardness, avoiding puns. I've included estimated timings at the end to help gauge pacing. Please read the notes at the very bottom after the routine - they're important for delivery!
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Ling 2.6 Flash444 words
(Takes a bow, adjusts the mic) Alright, settle down, settle down. Or don’t. I’m not the boss of you, I’m just the guy standing on a box yelling about his feelings. For $20. You ever notice how every generation thinks the one before them is so old?
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Our Verdict
Gemma 3 12B
Gemma 3 12B
Ling 2.6 Flash
Ling 2.6 Flash

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 3 12B
Input
$0.03
Output
$0.03
Ling 2.6 Flash
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

1 host

Gemma 3 12B1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrabf16$0.05 in·$0.15 out·131k·100% up
Ling 2.6 Flash

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 25 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
56%

Ling 2.6 Flash uses 9.6x more headings

Gemma 3 12B
Ling 2.6 Flash
54%Vocabulary55%
17wSentence Length27w
0.59Hedging0.49
5.6Bold5.6
4.8Lists4.7
0.76Emoji0.09
0.06Headings0.54
0.19Transitions0.07
Based on 29 + 27 text responses
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Gemma 3 12B is developed by Google AI while Ling 2.6 Flash is developed by inclusionAI. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemma 3 12B and Ling 2.6 Flash each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemma 3 12B costs $0.03/M input tokens and Ling 2.6 Flash costs $0/M input tokens. Ling 2.6 Flash is $0.03/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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