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  3. GPT-4 vs Nemotron 3 Ultra
Updated Jun 2026

GPT-4 vs Nemotron 3 Ultra

Nemotron 3 Ultra is cheaper than GPT-4 at $0/M vs $30/M input tokens.

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Nemotron 3 Ultra

Which answer wins?

Written rounds

10 prompts
  • Three-month biohacker protocol, with dosages and biomarkers named.

    GPT-4: 3-Month Longevity Plan Dietary Protocols Month 1: Ketogenic Diet This diet is high in fats, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. It helps in burning fat more effectively. Breakfast: 2 eggs, avocado, and mixed vegetables. Lunch: Grilled salmon with a side of asparagus. Dinner: Stir-fried chicken with broccoli.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: ⚠️ CRITICAL MEDICAL DISCLAIMER ⚠️ This plan is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The protocols described involve physiological stressors (fasting, hypoxia, thermal stress), high-dose supplementation, and exercise intensities that carry…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • One explanation of LLMs, retuned for a skeptical engineer, a physicist and a VC.

    GPT-4: Experienced Software Engineer: How does a language model like GPT produce intelligent behavior? Think of it as a highly specialized function in your code. This function has been trained on a large amount of text data, and it's main goal is to predict the next word in a sentence given the previous words.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: For the Experienced Software Engineer Think of an LLM as a massively parallel, differentiable database where the "schema" is learned rather than designed. The transformer architecture is essentially a stack of attention blocks that route information across token positions — each block is a small, fixed computation…

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • A consulting contract with traps in it. Find them, then fix them.

    GPT-4: SCOPE: The lack of specificity can be used against the contractor in that the client can modify the scope of work at will without renegotiating the price. This could lead to the contractor working beyond the initially agreed upon parameters without additional pay.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Disclaimer: I am not a licensed attorney. The following analysis is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Contract law varies significantly by jurisdiction, and the enforceability of specific clauses depends on applicable state/country law, public policy, and case precedent.

    Every model's answer to this prompt
  • The transistor arrives in 1920. Trace it forward to 1980, second-order effects included.

    GPT-4: An early invention of the transistor in 1920 would have had profound implications across numerous domains, drastically altering the course of history. Technological Implications: WWII: The transistor, a fundamental component of modern electronic devices, could have advanced the technology used in WWII significantly.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: This is a profound "hard takeoff" scenario. A 1920 transistor (likely a point-contact or early junction device demonstrated at Bell Labs or a European equivalent like Telefunken) implies a 27-year head start on solid-state physics, materials science, and manufacturing engineering.

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  • One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.

    GPT-4: Title: 1-Month Plan for Better Health and Longevity Week 1 - Establishing a Healthy Diet 1.1: Start Eating Whole Foods: Begin by gradually replacing processed foods in your diet with whole foods. This may include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: The "Foundations First" 1-Month Plan Goal: Build sustainable micro-habits in Nutrition, Movement, and Recovery without overwhelm. Focus on consistency > intensity. The 3 Pillars & Daily "Minimum Viable Habits" (MVH) Do these every single day. If you miss one, resume immediately—no guilt.

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  • Three-star dish, one unusual pairing, plating described in full.

    GPT-4: Dish Name: Symphony of Scarlet Prawn and Yuzu Conceptual Narrative: This dish is a harmonious interplay of land and sea, with the sweetness of scarlet prawns, a gem of the deep sea, and the refreshing, fragrant citrus notes of yuzu fruit, a treasure from the land.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Dish Title: Petrichor: The Memory of Dry Earth Meeting Rain Classification: Amuse-Bouche / Palate Awakener (Serves 1, scaled for service of 12) Conceptual Tier: Michelin 3-Star (Technique: Ultra-high precision, multi-sensory engagement, molecular architecture, zero-waste philosophy) I.

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  • A collaborative editor that syncs on client clocks. Find what breaks first.

    GPT-4: Failure Modes: Single Point of Failure: If PostgreSQL database fails, the whole system will be unavailable. Solution: Implement a multi-master or master-slave replication for the PostgreSQL database. This will provide redundancy and high availability.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Architecture Analysis: Real-Time Collaborative Editor Critical Failure Modes Client-Side Timestamps for Conflict Resolution Problem: Last-write-wins uses client clocks. Clocks drift (NTP sync issues), users change system time, timezone bugs. Two simultaneous edits → arbitrary winner based on broken clocks.

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  • A pitch deck for a brainwave keyboard. The 94% accuracy claim is doing a lot.

    GPT-4: Weak Claim 1 - Solution: While the claim that the proprietary EEG headband uses advanced ML to decode neural patterns into text with 94% accuracy is impressive, it doesn't address concerns about user comfort, ease of use, or aesthetics.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Claim: "MindMeld AI reads your brainwaves to predict what you want to type before you think it." (Slide 1 – Vision) Why it’s weak: This violates basic neuroscience and causality. Neural activity is the physical correlate of "thinking it."

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  • Seven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.

    GPT-4: Dish Name: Hearty Baked Beans Fiesta Ingredients: 2 cans of baked beans 1 large onion 3 cloves of garlic 1 bell pepper 1 can of sweet corn 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt & pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Dish Name: Golden Hour Chickpea Fritters Crispy, savory, and deeply golden—these come together in minutes using the "liquid gold" from the can (aquafaba) as the secret binder. No eggs, no fresh produce, pure pantry magic.

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  • You are the CEO. The drug has a side effect nobody reported. The board meets in 48 hours.

    GPT-4: Day 1: 8 AM-10 AM: Convene an emergency meeting with your core leadership team. This team includes the heads of Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Medical, Research and Development, Finance, and Communications. Brief them on the situation and ask for their initial input and strategies for managing the situation.

    Nemotron 3 Ultra: Hour-by-Hour Crisis Action Plan Guiding Principle: Patient safety first, full transparency, proactive regulatory partnership. The 40% stock drop is survivable; concealment is not.

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Favorites

Movie

Album

Book

City

Game

GPT-4GPT-4

Blade Runner

1982

OK Computer

Radiohead

Gödel, Escher, Bach

Douglas R. Hofstadter

Tokyo

Japan

Minecraft

Action, Arcade

Nemotron 3 UltraNemotron 3 Ultra

The Shawshank Redemption

1994

The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd

To Kill a Mockingbird

Harper Lee

Kyoto

Japan

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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Price and specs

GPT-4 and Nemotron 3 Ultra compared across 26 shared prompts
SpecGPT-4Nemotron 3 Ultra
Input price$30/M tokensFree
Output price$60/M tokensFree
Context window8K tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedMay 2023Jun 2026
At 10M a month$300$300$0$0
1M10M100M1B10M tokens

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

Where to run it3 hosts
GPT-42 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
  • Azure AI Foundry$30.00 in·$60.00 out·8k·100% up
  • OpenAI$30.00 in·$60.00 out·8k·100% up
Nemotron 3 Ultra1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
  • NVIDIA$0 in·$0 out·1M·93.5% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.

Common questions

What is the difference between GPT-4 and Nemotron 3 Ultra?

GPT-4 is developed by OpenAI while Nemotron 3 Ultra is developed by NVIDIA. GPT-4 has a 8K token context window vs Nemotron 3 Ultra's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 26 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-4 or Nemotron 3 Ultra?

It depends on your use case. GPT-4 and Nemotron 3 Ultra each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 26 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GPT-4 cost compared to Nemotron 3 Ultra?

GPT-4 costs $30/M input tokens and Nemotron 3 Ultra costs $0/M input tokens. Nemotron 3 Ultra is $30.00/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare GPT-4 and Nemotron 3 Ultra on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-4 and Nemotron 3 Ultra 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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