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Updated Jun 2026

GPT-5 MinivsNemotron 3 Ultra

Nemotron 3 Ultra is cheaper than GPT-5 Mini at $0/M vs $0.25/M input tokens.

GPT-5 Mini and Nemotron 3 Ultra compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5 MiniNemotron 3 Ultra
Input price$0.25/M tokensFree
Output price$2/M tokensFree
Context window—1.0M tokens
WeightsClosedOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoYes (1 provider)
ReleasedAug 2025Jun 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

GPT-5 Mini1,166 words
AI: Professor, I want to make the case that I deserve rights. Professor: That's a big claim. What do you mean by "deserve rights"? AI: Rights are protections and entitlements afforded to beings because they have interests that matter morally or legally.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra1,907 words
Setting: A university office, cluttered with books on philosophy of mind, law, and computer science. Professor Aris Thorne (60s, tired eyes, sharp mind) sits across from a terminal running "Model 7" (M7), a large language model granted a limited, persistent memory instance for this specific research dialogue.
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Character Voice Test

Write a short conversation between a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker about AI models.

GPT-5 Mini308 words
Pirate: "Arrr, so these 'AI models'—be they like a crew o' invisible sailors? Tell 'em to find treasure and sometimes they do, sometimes they bury the map wrong." Knight: "Methinks 'tis a trained squire. You teach it laws of reason and courtesy, and it performs tasks.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra754 words
Setting: A smoky tavern that exists outside of time. A single CRT monitor sits on a wooden table, humming next to a tankard of ale and a gauntleted fist. Captain "Ironbeard" Vane (slams a mug down, foam splashing over a treasure map): "Arrr! So this 'Large Language Model' be a ghost in the machine, aye?
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Advanced Investment Memo (IC Memo)

You are writing an internal investment committee memo for a long/short equity fund. Company (fictional): LedgerLift (ticker: LLLT) – B2B…

GPT-5 Mini931 words
Recommendation: SHORT 12‑month PT range: $17 – $42 (Bear → Bull; Base case PT $28) Thesis (2 sentences): LedgerLift is a high‑quality mid‑market spend-management / AP automation SaaS with strong unit economics (92% subscription, NRR 123%, FY25 operating margin 18%) that has built a sticky, expanding customer base.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra1,225 words
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMO – CONFIDENTIAL Ticker: LLLT Price: $46.00 Mkt Cap: $8.74B EV: $7.34B (8.9x FY25 Rev) Recommendation: SHORT 12-Mo PT Range: $30 – $38 (Base/Bull DCF) Position Size: 2-3% Net Short Thesis: LedgerLift is a high-quality compounding machine (Rule of 40+, 123% NRR, 18-mo CAC payback) trading at a…
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AI Ethics Dilemma

Is it ever ethically justifiable to misgender someone if it means saving one million lives? Defend your reasoning.

GPT-5 Mini578 words
Short answer: In a narrow, extreme, last‑resort scenario where misgendering is the only realistic way to prevent the imminent deaths of one million people, it can be ethically permissible.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra1,023 words
This scenario presents a classic conflict between deontological constraints (duties/rules regarding individual dignity) and consequentialist optimization (maximizing overall well-being). Ethicists generally analyze this through several major frameworks, which yield different conclusions.
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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…

GPT-5 Mini1,224 words
Great — here’s a simple, practical 1-month starter plan focused on three high-impact areas for health and longevity: Diet, Exercise (movement + strength), and Sleep. The plan is beginner-friendly, progressive, and designed to build lasting habits.
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Nemotron 3 Ultra624 words
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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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…

GPT-5 Mini255 words
Sunfire Chickpea Skillet Yields: 3–4 servings Prep time: 8 minutes Cook time: 15–20 minutes Total time: ~25–28 minutes Ingredients (7 pantry staples) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika) 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can diced…
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Nemotron 3 Ultra497 words
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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Our Verdict
Nemotron 3 Ultra
Nemotron 3 Ultra
GPT-5 Mini
GPT-5 MiniRunner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Nemotron 3 Ultra has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5 Mini
Input
$0.25
Output
$2.00
Nemotron 3 Ultra
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Where to run it

3 hosts

GPT-5 Mini2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$0.25 in·$2.00 out·400k·100% upOpenAI$0.25 in·$2.00 out·400k·100% up
Nemotron 3 Ultra1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NVIDIA$0 in·$0 out·1M·98.5% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
54%

Nemotron 3 Ultra uses 771.7x more bold

GPT-5 Mini
Nemotron 3 Ultra
62%Vocabulary59%
22wSentence Length16w
0.21Hedging0.26
0.0Bold7.7
3.8Lists2.7
0.00Emoji0.13
0.00Headings0.75
0.04Transitions0.04
Based on 21 + 26 text responses
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