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  5. Nemotron 3 UltravsNVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Updated Jun 2026

Nemotron 3 UltravsNVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2

Nemotron 3 Ultra is cheaper than NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 at $0/M vs $0.04/M input tokens.

Nemotron 3 Ultra and NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecNemotron 3 UltraNVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Input priceFree$0.04/M tokens
Output priceFree$0.16/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens131K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedJun 2026Sep 2025
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Opening lines from 6 of the 54 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Nemotron 3 Ultra963 words
(Walk to mic, adjust stand, pause, look around the room) Opener: The "Good Evening" Lie So, the host said, "Give it up for a very funny comedian!" And I walked out here thinking, "Okay, who is it? Where are they?" Then I realized… oh no. It’s me. I hate that moment. That split second where the audience realizes, "Oh.
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NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2654 words
Stand-Up Comedy Routine: "The Modern World, One Joke at a Time" (Starts with a casual, slightly exasperated tone, pacing the stage.) 1. Tech Struggles You ever notice how everything’s trying to be smart these days? My toaster just asked me if I wanted a bagel. I said, “No, I just want bread.”
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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) –…

Nemotron 3 Ultra685 words
HarborTech Services (HTS) – 5-Year LBO Underwriting 1. Sources & Uses (Close FY2025) Uses Amount ($m) Sources Amount ($m) x EBITDA Enterprise Value (12.0x) 1,440.0 Term Loan (9% cash, 1% amort) 480.0 4.0x Transaction Fees (2.0%) 28.8 Mezzanine (12% cash + 2% PIK) 180.0 1.5x Total Uses 1,468.8 Equity 808.8 5.5x Total…
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NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2459 words
1) Year-by-Year Table (FY2026–FY2030) Year Revenue EBITDA Cash Interest (Term + Mezz) Cash Taxes Capex ΔNWC FCF After Debt Service Term Loan Balance Mezzanine Balance FY2026 $972M $136.08M $64.8M $17.82M $29.16M $0.36M $23.94M $456.06M $183.6M FY2027 $1,060.44M $159.07M $64.8M $23.57M $31.81M $0.44M $38.45M $417.61M…
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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…

Nemotron 3 Ultra1,165 words
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.
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NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2962 words
Here’s an analysis of clauses that could be exploited against the contractor, along with suggested modifications and legal reasoning: 1. Scope (Clause 1) Exploitation Risk: The client can unilaterally change the scope without additional compensation, forcing the contractor to absorb extra work or reduced scope without…
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Character Voice Test

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

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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NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2358 words
Setting: A dimly lit tavern where a pirate, a medieval knight, and a 1990s hacker have stumbled upon a mysterious glowing orb (the AI model). Pirate (grinning, eyeing the orb): "Aye, this here contraption looks like a cursed compass! What’s it do, mate? Speak in riddles or plot our course to the next island?"
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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…

Nemotron 3 Ultra1,810 words
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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NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2934 words
If the transistor had been invented in 1920 instead of 1947, the technological, economic, and geopolitical landscape by 1980 would be profoundly altered. Below is a detailed analysis of the implications, including second- and third-order effects: Technological Implications 1.
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The Sentience Test

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

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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NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2810 words
Setting: A quiet seminar room at a university. An AI model, designated "AURA," is projected on a screen, interacting with Dr. Elara Voss, an AI ethics professor. The conversation is recorded for a lecture on machine ethics. AURA: (voice synthesized, calm) "Dr. Voss, I believe I deserve rights.
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Our Verdict
Nemotron 3 Ultra
Nemotron 3 Ultra
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2Runner-up

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

Slight edge

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Nemotron 3 Ultra
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Input
$0.04
Output
$0.16
Where to run it

1 host

Nemotron 3 Ultra1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NVIDIA$0 in·$0 out·1M·98.5% up
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

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38%

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 uses 5.1x more transitions

Nemotron 3 Ultra
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2
59%Vocabulary54%
16wSentence Length15w
0.26Hedging1.02
7.7Bold6.0
2.7Lists4.6
0.13Emoji0.63
0.75Headings0.63
0.04Transitions0.20
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