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  5. Gemma 4 31BvsQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Updated Sep 2026

Gemma 4 31BvsQwen3.8 Max (0902)

Gemma 4 31B is cheaper than Qwen3.8 Max (0902) at $0.14/M vs $2/M input tokens.

Gemma 4 31B and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) compared across 9 shared prompts
SpecGemma 4 31BQwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input price$0.14/M tokens$2/M tokens
Output price$0.4/M tokens$6/M tokens
Context window262K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpenClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedApr 2026Sep 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 4 of the 9 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 4 31B222 words
Here is a recipe for a rich, comforting dessert that tastes like a gourmet treat but uses basic staples. 🍯 Golden Velvet Honey Cakes A warm, gooey, single-serving cake that bridges the gap between a brownie and a sponge cake.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)230 words
🍯 Midnight Crispy Chickpea Bowl A sweet-savory, crispy rice bowl that comes together faster than delivery. Ingredients (7) # Ingredient Amount 1 Canned chickpeas (drained & patted dry) 1 can (15 oz) 2 Soy sauce 3 tbsp 3 Honey 2 tbsp 4 Garlic (minced) 3 cloves 5 Vegetable oil 2 tbsp 6 Instant or leftover cooked rice 2…
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Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

Gemma 4 31B548 words
This plan is designed for sustainability, not intensity. The goal of Month 1 is to build "minimum viable habits"—small wins that prove to your brain that a healthier lifestyle is achievable. We will focus on three pillars: Nutrition, Movement, and Sleep.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)536 words
The 30-Day Foundation Plan Core principle: Don't overhaul your life. Layer small wins that compound. 🏃 Area 1: Movement The goal isn't fitness. It's making your body a place you want to live in. Week 1 — Build the trigger Walk 15 minutes daily (same time each day to build the habit) No gym. No gear.
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Debug This Architecture

Here's the architecture for a real-time collaborative document editor (like Google Docs): **System Overview:** - Frontend: React SPA with…

Gemma 4 31B691 words
This architecture contains several critical flaws that would make it unusable for a real-time collaborative experience. The most severe issues are the lack of a global synchronization mechanism, unreliable conflict resolution, and inefficient data persistence.
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)477 words
Architecture Failure Analysis: Real-Time Collaborative Editor Critical Issues (Data Loss / Correctness) Last-Write-Wins with Client Clocks — Fundamental Data Loss Problem: Client clocks are unreliable. They drift, can be manually set, and differ across timezones.
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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 31B537 words
Here are the three weakest claims in the MindMeld AI pitch, the reasoning behind their weakness, and strategies to strengthen them. The Technical Claim: "94% accuracy... works with any language, any device."
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Qwen3.8 Max (0902)582 words
The 3 Weakest Claims in the MindMeld AI Pitch The TAM Claim: "$180B" (Slide 4) Why it's weak: This is a textbook case of TAM inflation that immediately undermines credibility with any experienced investor.
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Our Verdict
Gemma 4 31B
Gemma 4 31B
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)

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

Gemma 4 31B costs 15x less per token.

Too close to call
API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemma 4 31B
Input
$0.14
14× cheaper
Output
$0.40
15× cheaper
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)
Input
$2.00
Output
$6.00

Gemma 4 31B is cheaper on both: 14× input, 15× output.

Where to run it

12 hosts, cheapest first

Gemma 4 31B11 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDeepInfrafp4$0.09 in·$0.34 out·262k·97.5% upCCoreWeavefp4$0.10 in·$0.34 out·262k·97.1% upVVenicefp4$0.12 in·$0.36 out·256k·96.2% upCChutesfp4$0.12 in·$0.37 out·131k·92.7% upCCrusoebf16$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·97.5% upFFriendli$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·92.6% up
5 more hostsFewer hosts
NNovitabf16$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·87.2% upPParasailfp8$0.15 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.1% upSSambaNova$0.38 in·$1.15 out·131k·96.8% upMModelRunfp4$0.75 in·$1.00 out·262k·100% upSSiliconFlowfp8$0.75 in·$1.00 out·262k·43.1% up
Qwen3.8 Max (0902)1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$2.00 in·$6.00 out·1M·100% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

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FAQ

Common questions

Gemma 4 31B is developed by Google AI while Qwen3.8 Max (0902) is developed by Qwen. Gemma 4 31B has a 262K token context window vs Qwen3.8 Max (0902)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 9 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 31B and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 9 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Gemma 4 31B costs $0.14/M input tokens and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) costs $2/M input tokens. Gemma 4 31B is $1.86/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemma 4 31B and Qwen3.8 Max (0902) across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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