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  5. Gemma 4 26B A4BvsQwen3.8 Max Prime
Updated Sep 2026

Gemma 4 26B A4BvsQwen3.8 Max Prime

Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max Prime at $0.13/M vs $4/M input tokens.

Gemma 4 26B A4B and Qwen3.8 Max Prime compared across 19 shared prompts
SpecGemma 4 26B A4BQwen3.8 Max Prime
Input price$0.13/M tokens$4/M tokens
Output price$0.4/M tokens$12/M tokens
Context window262K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpenClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedApr 2026Sep 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 19 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Startup Pitch Teardown

Here's a pitch deck summary for a startup called "MindMeld AI": **Slide 1 - Vision:** "We're building the future of human-AI collaboration.…

Gemma 4 26B A4B558 words
This is a high-ambition pitch that falls into a common trap for deep-tech startups: the "Science Fiction Gap." While the vision is compelling, several claims lack the scientific and operational credibility required to justify a $15M Series A.
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Qwen3.8 Max Prime834 words
The 3 Weakest Claims in the MindMeld AI Pitch The TAM Calculation (Slide 4) The Claim: "We're targeting the 3.5 billion smartphone users worldwide. TAM: $180B." Why it's weak: This is a textbook example of TAM inflation that will immediately erode investor trust.
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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 4 26B A4B435 words
Financial Model (FY2026–FY2030) Entry Calculations (End of FY2025): Purchase Price (EV): $120\text{m} \times 12.0\text{x} = \$1,440\text{m}$ Transaction Fees: $1,440\text{m} \times 2\% = \$28.8\text{m}$ Total Uses: $\$1,440\text{m} + \$28.8\text{m} = \$1,468.8\text{m}$ Debt (Total 5.5x): $\$120\text{m} \times 5.5 =…
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Qwen3.8 Max Prime673 words
HarborTech Services (HTS) – LBO Underwriting Memo Entry & Capital Structure Item Amount FY2025 EBITDA $120.0m Entry Multiple 12.0x Enterprise Value $1,440.0m Transaction Fees (2.0% of EV) $28.8m Total Uses $1,468.8m Term Loan (4.0x, 9.0% cash, 1.0% amort) $480.0m Mezzanine (1.5x, 12.0% cash + 2.0% PIK) $180.0m Sponsor…
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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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Qwen3.8 Max Prime2,622 words
The Apex Longevity Protocol: A 3-Month Biohacker's Blueprint Disclaimer: This plan is for informational purposes only. Consult a physician before beginning any new supplement, fasting, or exercise protocol. Bloodwork and medical clearance are prerequisites.
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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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Qwen3.8 Max Prime2,126 words
Contract Analysis: Exploitative Clauses & Recommended Modifications Executive Summary This agreement is severely one-sided in favor of the Client. Nearly every clause shifts risk, cost, or obligation onto the Contractor while granting the Client broad unilateral rights. Below is a clause-by-clause breakdown.
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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 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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Qwen3.8 Max Prime2,943 words
The Transistor in 1920: A Counterfactual History Through 1980 Preamble: The Invention Itself The transistor's actual invention required quantum mechanical understanding of semiconductor behavior. In 1920, this theory didn't yet exist.
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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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Qwen3.8 Max Prime1,147 words
For the Software Engineer Think of it this way: you've built systems where simple rules at the node level produce emergent behavior at the system level — consensus protocols, eventual consistency, cellular automata-like patterns in distributed state machines. An LLM is a similar phenomenon at a different scale.
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Our Verdict
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Gemma 4 26B A4B
Qwen3.8 Max Prime
Qwen3.8 Max Prime

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

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs 30x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 4 26B A4B
Input
$0.13
31× cheaper
Output
$0.40
30× cheaper
Qwen3.8 Max Prime
Input
$4.00
Output
$12.00

Gemma 4 26B A4B is cheaper on both: 31× input, 30× output.

Where to run it

13 hosts, cheapest first

Gemma 4 26B A4B12 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloom$0.04 in·$0.22 out·131k·99.9% upDDekaLLMbf16$0.06 in·$0.33 out·262k·99.9% upDDeepInfrafp8$0.07 in·$0.34 out·262k·99.7% upNNextBitbf16$0.09 in·$0.30 out·262k·99.9% upCloudflare Workers AI$0.10 in·$0.30 out·256k·99.9% upCCoreWeavebf16$0.10 in·$0.30 out·262k·99.7% up
6 more hostsFewer hosts
MMakora$0.10 in·$0.34 out·256k·99.3% upNNovitabf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.8% upPParasailbf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.6% upVVenicebf16$0.13 in·$0.40 out·256k·99.5% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·98.1% upGoogle Vertex AI$0.15 in·$0.60 out·262k·96.9% up
Qwen3.8 Max Prime1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$4.00 in·$12.00 out·1M·99.9% up

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

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Gemma 4 26B A4B is developed by Google AI while Qwen3.8 Max Prime is developed by Qwen. Gemma 4 26B A4B has a 262K token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max Prime's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 19 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 26B A4B and Qwen3.8 Max Prime each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 19 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemma 4 26B A4B costs $0.13/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max Prime costs $4/M input tokens. Gemma 4 26B A4B is $3.87/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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