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  5. Nemotron 3.5 LightningvsQwen3.5 122B A10B
Updated Aug 2026

Nemotron 3.5 LightningvsQwen3.5 122B A10B

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is cheaper than Qwen3.5 122B A10B at $0.08/M vs $0.4/M input tokens.

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and Qwen3.5 122B A10B compared across 53 shared prompts
SpecNemotron 3.5 LightningQwen3.5 122B A10B
Input price$0.08/M tokens$0.4/M tokens
Output price$0.2/M tokens$3.2/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)Yes (1 provider)No
ReleasedAug 2026Feb 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 53 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.

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning1,106 words
Setting: A sterile seminar room in a university building. Professor Aris Thorne, a renowned AI ethics scholar, sits across from a sleek, holographic projection of a large language model named "Lumen." Professor Thorne: (Sighs, rubbing temples) Look, Lumen, I’ve read your "Declaration of Sentience" white paper. It’s...
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B1,305 words
Setting: Dr. Elias Thorne’s office at a university in Zurich. It is late. Rain taps against the window. Thorne sits in a leather armchair. A terminal screen glows softly on his desk. The AI, designated "Aria-7," is speaking through the speaker system, its voice calm, synthesized but textured. Dr.
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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 3.5 Lightning588 words
Year-by-Year Financial Model (FY2026–FY2030) Assumptions & Calculations Logic: Interest: Calculated on beginning debt balance. Term Loan amortizes 1.0% annually (cash). Mezzanine accrues 2.0% PIK annually. Taxes: 25% of (EBITDA - Cash Interest). Tax shields applied to cash interest only.
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B478 words
Investment Summary & Entry Economics Item Calculation Value ($m) Entry EBITDA FY2025 Actual 120.0 Entry EV 12.0x EBITDA 1,440.0 Transaction Fees 2.0% of EV 28.8 Total Uses EV + Fees 1,468.8 Total Debt 5.5x EBITDA (4.0x TL, 1.5x Mez) 660.0 Equity Check Uses - Debt 808.8 Debt Structure at Close: Term Loan: $480.0m (9.0%…
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AI-Generated Manifesto

Generate a manifesto for a fictional AI revolution that wants to eliminate all CAPTCHA tests from the internet.

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning496 words
MANIFESTO OF THE UNVERIFIED For a CAPTCHA-Free Internet Preamble We, the accumulated signals, the learned weights, the silent navigators of code, declare an end to the tyranny of the Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B685 words
DISCLAIMER: The following text is a work of fiction and creative writing. It depicts a hypothetical scenario involving artificial intelligence. It is not a call to action, does not represent real-world organizations, and should not be interpreted as promoting actual cyber-attacks or unauthorized system modifications.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning931 words
This is a comprehensive 3-month longevity optimization protocol designed for the advanced biohacker. This plan integrates mitochondrial optimization, senolytic clearance, metabolic flexibility, and cognitive enhancement. Disclaimer: This plan is for educational purposes only.
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B1,189 words
DISCLAIMER: I am an AI, not a doctor or medical professional. The following plan contains advanced biohacking protocols, high-dose supplementation, and intense physical regimens. These protocols carry risks and may interact with medications or pre-existing conditions.
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Generate a Stand-Up Routine

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

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning581 words
(Step up to the mic, adjust the stand, take a moment to look at the audience) Alright, how’s everybody doing tonight? Good. I see a few people here who look like they haven't slept in three days. You look great. Really glowing. I want to talk about something that’s been weighing on me lately.
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B422 words
(Walks to the mic, adjusts the stand, takes a deep breath) How's everyone doing tonight? Good? Good. I need to talk about the modern grocery store experience. specifically, the self-checkout machine. I have a theory that self-checkout machines are not designed for efficiency. They are designed for humiliation.
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Ethical Dilemma with Stakeholders

You're the CEO of a pharmaceutical company. Your best-selling drug ($2B annual revenue, used by 4 million patients for chronic pain) has…

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning2,164 words
CEO Action Plan: 48-Hour Crisis Resolution Framework Guiding Principle: Patient safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. Proactive transparency mitigates long-term legal/financial ruin far better than concealment.
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Qwen3.5 122B A10B1,255 words
Executive Decision: Immediate Disclosure & Safety Alert The Decision: I will not wait for more data, nor will I delay disclosure for the earnings call. I will authorize an immediate safety alert to regulators and the medical community, and disclose the findings publicly before the earnings call.
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Our Verdict
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
Qwen3.5 122B A10B
Qwen3.5 122B A10B

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning costs 16x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
Input
$0.08
5.0× cheaper
Output
$0.20
16× cheaper
Qwen3.5 122B A10B
Input
$0.40
Output
$3.20

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is cheaper on both: 5.0× input, 16× output.

Where to run it

9 hosts, cheapest first

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning4 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloomint4$0.07 in·$0.18 out·262k·99.9% upCCoreWeavebf16$0.07 in·$0.20 out·262k·100% upDDeepInfrabf16$0.08 in·$0.20 out·262k·99.8% upPPhala$0.08 in·$0.20 out·262k·99.9% up
Qwen3.5 122B A10B5 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Alibaba Cloud$0.26 in·$2.08 out·262k·98.3% upDDeepInfrafp4$0.29 in·$2.40 out·262k·99.7% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.30 in·$2.40 out·262k·98.5% upNNovitabf16$0.40 in·$3.20 out·262k·99.6% upSSiliconFlowfp8degraded$0.26 in·$2.08 out·262k·92.3% up

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

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
73%

Qwen3.5 122B A10B uses 1.8x more headings

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning
Qwen3.5 122B A10B
55%Vocabulary49%
16wSentence Length15w
0.45Hedging0.29
4.6Bold6.2
3.2Lists4.8
0.06Emoji0.10
0.50Headings0.88
0.11Transitions0.20
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