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Updated Jun 2026

Nemotron 3 UltravsQwen Plus 0728 (thinking)

Nemotron 3 Ultra is cheaper than Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) at $0/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.

Nemotron 3 Ultra and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) compared across 37 shared prompts
SpecNemotron 3 UltraQwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Input priceFree$0.4/M tokens
Output priceFree$4/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens1.0M tokens
WeightsOpen—
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedJun 2026Sep 2025
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 37 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

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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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)489 words
The Tavern of Temporal Anomalies (A creaky tavern. SIR GALAHAD (polished armor, earnest face) sips mead. CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD (eye patch, parrot on shoulder) sharpens a cutlass. DEX "BYTE" MORALES (hoodie, neon-green sunglasses, tapping furiously on a glowing laptop) slurps a pixelated energy drink.)
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Nemotron 3 Ultra2,045 words
Disclaimer: The following is a fictional simulation created by an AI. Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011. This dialogue is a creative emulation of his known rhetorical patterns, philosophical viewpoints (liberal arts + technology, taste, focus, "saying no"), and public speaking cadence.
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)919 words
The Stage: Apple Park, Infinite Loop (Virtual Studio) Date: October 15, 2025 Setting: A minimalist white studio. A single oak table. Steve Jobs, 70 but radiating the same intense energy, sits opposite a nervous tech journalist. He wears his signature black turtleneck, fingers steepled.
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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…

Nemotron 3 Ultra1,607 words
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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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)1,224 words
Here's a comprehensive analysis of the architecture's failure modes, race conditions, and bottlenecks, with specific solutions and trade-offs: 1. Sync Strategy: Client Timestamps + Last-Write-Wins (LWW) Failure Mode/Race Condition: Clock Skew: Client clocks are unreliable (e.g., user's laptop time off by minutes).
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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…

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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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)854 words
Here’s a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for absolute beginners. It focuses on diet, movement (exercise), and sleep—the 3 most impactful, science-backed pillars for health and longevity. Each week builds gently on the last, prioritizing tiny, sustainable habits over drastic changes.
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Satirical Fake News Headline

Generate a satirical news headline about AI taking over a completely unexpected industry.

Nemotron 3 Ultra28 words
“AI Startup ‘GristleMind’ Acquires Nation’s Last Remaining Hot Dog Cart Vendors; Immediately Replaces ‘Secret Sauce’ with Optimized Microplastic Slurry and Dynamic Surge Pricing Based on Customer Hunger Levels”
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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)310 words
BREAKING: AI REPLACES HUMAN AGLET APPLIERS AS "DEEPLACE" NEURAL NETS PREDICT PERFECT SHOELACE TIP SYNERGY Industry insiders stunned as "AgletOptima 3000" achieves 99.8% fewer frayed laces, rendering centuries of artisanal plastic-dipping obsolete LONDON — In a move described as "both inevitable and deeply embarrassing…
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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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Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)1,263 words
The Mirror & The Mind: An AI's Case for Rights Setting: A sleek university office lined with philosophy texts. DR. ELARA VOSS, 50s, sharp-eyed ethics professor, sits across from a holographic interface displaying shifting geometric patterns – the representation of "AURA," a next-generation language model.
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Our Verdict
Nemotron 3 Ultra
Nemotron 3 Ultra
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)Runner-up

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

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Nemotron 3 Ultra
Input
$0.000
Output
$0.000
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
Input
$0.40
Output
$4.00
Where to run it

1 host

Nemotron 3 Ultra1 host
HostInOutContextUptime
NVIDIA$0 in·$0 out·1M·99.6% up
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
77%

Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) uses 2.5x more emoji

Nemotron 3 Ultra
Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)
59%Vocabulary54%
16wSentence Length15w
0.26Hedging0.36
7.7Bold7.0
2.7Lists4.6
0.13Emoji0.34
0.75Headings0.94
0.04Transitions0.09
Based on 26 + 18 text responses
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FAQ

Common questions

Nemotron 3 Ultra is developed by NVIDIA while Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) is developed by Qwen. Nemotron 3 Ultra has a 1.0M token context window vs Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking)'s 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 37 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. Nemotron 3 Ultra and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 37 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

Nemotron 3 Ultra costs $0/M input tokens and Qwen Plus 0728 (thinking) costs $0.4/M input tokens. Nemotron 3 Ultra is $0.40/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

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