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  5. Gemma 4 26B A4BvsMistral Large 2
Updated Apr 2026

Gemma 4 26B A4BvsMistral Large 2

Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper than Mistral Large 2 at $0.13/M vs $8/M input tokens.

Gemma 4 26B A4B and Mistral Large 2 compared across 23 shared prompts
SpecGemma 4 26B A4BMistral Large 2
Input price$0.13/M tokens$8/M tokens
Output price$0.4/M tokens$24/M tokens
Context window262K tokens128K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedApr 2026Jul 2024
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 23 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Historical Counterfactual Analysis

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

Gemma 4 26B A4B735 words
To trace this counterfactual, we must assume that the fundamental physics of solid-state semiconductors (the ability to control electron flow through crystals) was mastered during the vacuum tube era. This shifts the "Information Age" forward by nearly 30 years. Here is the timeline of implications from 1920 to 1980.
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Mistral Large 22,069 words
The invention of the transistor in 1920—nearly three decades earlier than its actual debut in 1947—would have triggered a cascade of technological, economic, and geopolitical shifts with profound second- and third-order effects. Below is a detailed exploration of these implications through 1980, structured by domain.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Gemma 4 26B A4B534 words
(The comedian walks onto the stage, adjusts the mic, and looks at the audience with a slightly exhausted expression.) “How’s it going? Good? Good. I’m doing okay. I’m at that age now where my body has started making sound effects. You know what I mean? I don’t just sit down anymore. I announce my arrival.
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Mistral Large 2351 words
Alright, good evening everybody! How are we all doing tonight? Yeah? Yeah? nobody's gonna say 'bad'? Ok, fair enough. You know, I was walking down the street the other day, and I saw this sign outside a shop that said, "Wet Paint." I thought, "Well, that's weird. Isn't paint supposed to be wet?
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

Gemma 4 26B A4B757 words
Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a doctor. The following plan involves potent physiological interventions, pharmacological agents, and extreme dietary shifts. Consult with a medical professional and perform baseline blood work (including ApoB, HbA1c, hs-CRP, Vitamin D, and Testosterone/Estradiol) before implementation.
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Mistral Large 21,566 words
Ultimate 3-Month Longevity & Biohacking Optimization Plan Designed for a high-performance biohacker seeking to maximize lifespan, cognitive function, physical performance, and metabolic resilience.
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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 4 26B A4B624 words
To the Experienced Software Engineer Focus: Complexity, Emergent Properties, and the "Training Pipeline" Think of an LLM not as a magical oracle, but as a massive, non-deterministic state machine trained via a high-throughput distributed training pipeline.
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Mistral Large 21,223 words
1. For the Experienced Software Engineer (Skeptical, Systems-Minded, Non-ML Background) You’re right to be skeptical—"predicting the next word" sounds trivial, like autocomplete on steroids. But the magic isn’t in the prediction itself; it’s in the scale and architecture of how that prediction is trained.
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Adversarial Contract Review

Here is a contract for a software consulting engagement: --- SOFTWARE CONSULTING AGREEMENT This Agreement is entered into between TechCorp…

Gemma 4 26B A4B894 words
Disclaimer: I am an AI, not an attorney. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified legal professional before signing any contract.
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Mistral Large 22,489 words
This contract is heavily one-sided in favor of the Client (TechCorp Solutions Inc.) and contains multiple clauses that could be exploited, abused, or create unreasonable legal and financial risks for the Contractor.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

Gemma 4 26B A4B869 words
As CEO, I am facing a classic "trolley problem" of corporate governance: the conflict between fiduciary duty to shareholders and ethical/legal duty to patient safety. My Decision Framework: I will not "wait for more data."
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Mistral Large 21,202 words
As CEO, your immediate priority must be patient safety while balancing legal, ethical, regulatory, and financial obligations. Delaying disclosure is unethical, legally risky (potential criminal liability under the False Claims Act or FDCA), and could irreparably damage trust.
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Our Verdict
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Mistral Large 2
Mistral Large 2Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemma 4 26B A4B has the edge: newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs 60x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Input
$0.13
62× cheaper
Output
$0.40
60× cheaper
Mistral Large 2
Input
$8.00
Output
$24.00

Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper on both: 62× input, 60× output.

Where to run it

12 hosts, cheapest first

Gemma 4 26B A4B11 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloom$0.04 in·$0.22 out·131k·100% upDDekaLLMbf16$0.06 in·$0.33 out·262k·100% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.07 in·$0.34 out·262k·99.7% upNNextBitbf16$0.09 in·$0.30 out·262k·98% upCloudflare Workers AI$0.10 in·$0.30 out·256k·100% upMMakora$0.10 in·$0.34 out·262k·99.5% up
5 more hostsFewer hosts
NNovitabf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.8% upPParasailbf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.1% upVVenicebf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·256k·99.5% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·97.7% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.15 in·$0.60 out·262k·99.2% up
Mistral Large 21 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Mistral$2.00 in·$6.00 out·131k·99.9% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 20 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
49%

Mistral Large 2 uses 79.6x more emoji

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Mistral Large 2
58%Vocabulary43%
18wSentence Length21w
0.31Hedging0.39
6.8Bold14.4
3.3Lists7.4
0.00Emoji0.80
0.74Headings1.41
0.15Transitions0.01
Based on 27 + 10 text responses
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Gemma 4 26B A4B is developed by Google AI while Mistral Large 2 is developed by Mistral AI. Gemma 4 26B A4B has a 262K token context window vs Mistral Large 2's 128K. You can compare their actual outputs across 23 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 26B A4B and Mistral Large 2 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 23 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs $0.13/M input tokens and Mistral Large 2 costs $8/M input tokens. Gemma 4 26B A4B is $7.87/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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