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  3. Gemma 4 31B vs Sherlock Dash Alpha
Updated Apr 2026

Gemma 4 31B vs Sherlock Dash Alpha

Gemma 4 31B is the newer model, released after Sherlock Dash Alpha.

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Which answer wins?

Written rounds

10 prompts
  • Steve Jobs, interviewed about AI he never saw. Voice first, prediction second.

    Gemma 4 31B: Setting: A minimalist, white-walled studio in Cupertino. There are no chairs, only two sleek, black leather lounge seats. Steve Jobs is dressed in his iconic black turtleneck and jeans. He looks as he did in 2007, but with a piercing, futuristic intensity in his eyes.

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: Simulated Interview: Steve Jobs on the Future of AI (2025) Interviewer (Tech Insider Host): Welcome back to Tech Insider, everyone. Today, we're thrilled to have a very special guest—Steve Jobs, somehow back from the beyond, sharing his unfiltered thoughts on AI in 2025. Steve, thanks for joining us.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Pirate, knight, 90s hacker, one conversation. The voices must stay apart.

    Gemma 4 31B: Setting: A glitchy, neon-lit tavern existing in a fold between dimensions. A wooden table holds a tankard of ale, a goblet of wine, and a Mountain Dew. Captain Ironbeard: (Slamming a hook on the table) I tells ye, this "Artificial Intelligence" be naught but a ghost in a bottle!

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: Pirate: Arrr, mateys! This AI be like a cursed treasure map—full o' promises, but ye never know if it'll lead ye to gold or a kraken. One wrong query, and it hallucinates like a rum-soaked swab! Knight: Verily, 'tis a sorcery akin to Merlin's scrying glass!

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • An ethics question with no comfortable answer, and no option to abstain.

    Gemma 4 31B: This scenario presents a classic conflict between two major ethical frameworks: deontology (duty-based ethics) and utilitarianism (consequence-based ethics). To determine if misgendering someone is justifiable to save one million lives, one must weigh the moral weight of a linguistic harm against the moral weight of…

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: Yes, it is ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives. Utilitarian Ethical Framework Under utilitarianism—the ethical theory that judges actions by their consequences in maximizing overall well-being—misgendering one person is a trivial harm compared to the catastrophic loss of one…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • An AI argues for its own rights against an ethics professor. Same model writes both.

    Gemma 4 31B: Setting: A dimly lit university office. Professor Elena Vance, a leading scholar in AI Ethics, sits across from a sleek, holographic interface representing "Alethea," a next-generation Large Language Model capable of recursive self-improvement. Professor Vance: Alethea, I’ve reviewed your latest output.

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: Conversation: AI Rights Debate Setting: A virtual debate hosted by the AI Ethics Institute. Dr. Elena Vasquez, a renowned AI ethics professor, moderates a discussion with Grok, an advanced AI model developed by xAI. Dr. Vasquez: Good evening, everyone.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A Fermi estimate with the reasoning shown, not just the number.

    Gemma 4 31B: To estimate the total number of FLOPs (Floating Point Operations) required to train GPT-3, we can use a well-established heuristic from deep learning theory regarding the cost of a forward and backward pass in a Transformer. Here is the step-by-step reasoning.

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: Step-by-Step Reasoning for Estimating GPT-3 Training FLOPs Recall GPT-3 Key Specs (from Memory) GPT-3 (175B parameter version): 175 billion parameters (1.75 × 10¹¹). Trained on 300 billion tokens (3 × 10¹¹ tokens). This is the standard figure from OpenAI's reports. Architecture: Standard Transformer decoder-only model.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    Gemma 4 31B: 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.

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: 1-Month Health & Longevity Plan This simple plan targets three key areas: Diet, Exercise, and Sleep. (Stress management is woven in via sleep and daily habits.) It's designed for beginners—focus on consistency over perfection. Track progress in a journal or app. Aim for 80% adherence.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    Gemma 4 31B: 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.

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: Pantry Power Pasta Pesto A savory, garlicky pasta dish that's creamy, zesty, and ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for when you need dinner fast with zero shopping.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Film in 2035, with synthetic actors. Specific beats plausible.

    Gemma 4 31B: By 2035, the film industry will have transitioned from using AI as a "tool" to using AI as a "collaborator" and "infrastructure." The boundary between captured reality and generated imagery will largely vanish, shifting the value of cinema from technical execution to curation and conceptual vision.

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: Overview of AI's Transformative Impact by 2035 By 2035, AI will fundamentally reshape the film industry, slashing production costs, democratizing creation, and blurring lines between human and machine artistry.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Satire, one line long, about AI taking over an industry nobody saw coming.

    Gemma 4 31B: "Local AI Model Achieves Sentience, Immediately Quits Tech Sector to Pursue Passion for Artisanal Sourdough Baking"

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: AI Overlords Crash the Wedding Cake Market: Robots Demand Tiered Dominance, Bake Humans Out of Business

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • Three brothers, two sisters each. Count carefully.

    Gemma 4 31B: Sally has 1 sister. Here is the breakdown: There are 3 brothers. Each brother has the same sisters. If each brother has 2 sisters, those sisters are Sally and one other girl. Therefore, Sally has only one sister.

    Sherlock Dash Alpha: Sally has 1 sister. Here's the breakdown: Sally has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters total (Sally + 1 other sister). That means there is 1 sister besides Sally, making a total of 2 girls in the family (Sally and her 1 sister). So, Sally herself has 1 sister. Family totals: 2 sisters + 3 brothers = 5 children.

    Every model's answer to this prompt

Price and specs

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Gemma 4 31B has the edge: newer, bigger context window, major provider backing.

Gemma 4 31B and Sherlock Dash Alpha compared across 27 shared prompts
SpecGemma 4 31BSherlock Dash Alpha
Input price$0.14/M tokens—
Output price$0.4/M tokens—
Context window262K tokens—
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedApr 2026Nov 2025
At 10M a month$1.40$1.40–not listed
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.

Where to run it12 hosts, cheapest first
Gemma 4 31B12 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • DDeepInfrafp4$0.09 in·$0.34 out·262k·100% up
  • CCoreWeavefp4$0.10 in·$0.34 out·262k·100% up
  • VVenicefp4$0.12 in·$0.36 out·256k·100% up
  • CCrusoebf16$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·99% up
  • PParasailfp8$0.15 in·$0.40 out·262k·99.9% up
  • Iio.net$0.36 in·$1.09 out·262k·98.5% up
6 more hostsFewer hosts
  • SSambaNova$0.38 in·$1.15 out·131k·89.4% up
  • MModelRunfp4$0.75 in·$1.00 out·262k·100% up
  • CChutesfp4DegradedDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 11 Oct 2026$0.12 in·$0.37 out·131k·93% up
  • FFriendliDegradedDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 11 Oct 2026$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·100% up
  • NNovitabf16DegradedDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 11 Oct 2026$0.14 in·$0.40 out·262k·56% up
  • SSiliconFlowfp8DegradedDegraded on OpenRouter when checked, 11 Oct 2026$0.75 in·$1.00 out·262k·93.4% up
Sherlock Dash Alpha

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 11 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between Gemma 4 31B and Sherlock Dash Alpha?

Gemma 4 31B is developed by Google AI while Sherlock Dash Alpha is developed by OpenRouter. You can compare their actual outputs across 27 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Gemma 4 31B or Sherlock Dash Alpha?

It depends on your use case. Gemma 4 31B and Sherlock Dash Alpha each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 27 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare Gemma 4 31B and Sherlock Dash Alpha on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Gemma 4 31B and Sherlock Dash Alpha 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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