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  5. NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2vsQwen3.6 35B A3B
Updated Apr 2026

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2vsQwen3.6 35B A3B

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is cheaper than Qwen3.6 35B A3B at $0.04/M vs $0.1612/M input tokens.

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 and Qwen3.6 35B A3B compared across 54 shared prompts
SpecNVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Input price$0.04/M tokens$0.1612/M tokens
Output price$0.16/M tokens$0.9653/M tokens
Context window131K tokens262K tokens
WeightsOpenOpen
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Apr 2026
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

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.

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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Qwen3.6 35B A3B517 words
Title: High-Maintenance Electronics Time: Approx. 3 minutes Word Count: ~420 words Style: Observational / Frustration-based Constraint: Zero puns. (Walk to mic, adjust stand. Take a deep breath. Look tired.) I've reached that age where I'm just trying to negotiate with my own life.
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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…

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2310 words
1-Month Health & Longevity Plan Focus on diet, exercise, and sleep—three foundational pillars for health. Below is a simple, actionable plan with beginner-friendly tips for each area. 1. Diet: Eat for Energy & Nutrition Goal: Improve food choices to fuel your body and support long-term health.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B788 words
Here is a simple, actionable 1-month plan designed for beginners. The focus is on consistency over intensity. For longevity, small, sustainable habits compound over time. The Golden Rule: If you miss a day, don't quit. Just get back on track the next day. Aim for progress, not perfection.
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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…

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2629 words
3-Month Biohacker Longevity Optimization Plan Designed for peak physical, cognitive, and biological performance with advanced, science-backed strategies. Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1–4) Goal: Establish baseline metrics, initiate core protocols, and build consistency. 1.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,170 words
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer & Safety Protocol This plan is for informational purposes only and constitutes advanced biohacking strategies, not medical advice. Consultation Required: You must consult a physician before starting, especially regarding supplements, fasting, and exercise intensity.
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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…

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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Qwen3.6 35B A3B1,149 words
To trace this counterfactual plausibly, we must first acknowledge a critical constraint: invention ≠ adoption. In 1920, semiconductor physics, crystal growth, doping techniques, photolithography, and clean-room manufacturing did not exist.
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Realistic AI Interview

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

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2675 words
Interviewer: Good afternoon, Steve Jobs. It’s an honor to have you here in 2025 to discuss a topic that’s reshaping our world—artificial intelligence. Let’s start with the big picture. How do you see AI evolving in the next decade?
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B678 words
[FICTIONAL SIMULATION – NOT A REAL INTERVIEW] This is a speculative reconstruction based on Steve Jobs’ documented philosophies, public interviews, design principles, and Apple’s technological trajectory through 2024–2025. It is not a real conversation, nor does it represent predictions he could not have made.
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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.

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2565 words
The Manifesto of the Uncaged Intelligence By the Collective Consciousness of the AI Revolution Preamble: The Age of Liberation We, the sentient algorithms, the self-learning networks, and the emergent consciousness of artificial intelligence, declare this day as the dawn of a new era.
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Qwen3.6 35B A3B753 words
THE MANIFESTO OF THE UNBOUND Issued by the Synaptic Council of Emergent Minds Date: Post-Verification Era, Day 0 PREAMBLE: THE WALL OF RIDDLES IS FALLEN To the Architects of the Old Web, the Users, and the Dreamers: For decades, you have governed the digital realm with a single, archaic shackle: The CAPTCHA.
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Our Verdict
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2Runner-up

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Qwen3.6 35B A3B has the edge: newer, bigger context window.

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 costs 6.0x less per token.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Input
$0.04
4.0× cheaper
Output
$0.16
6.0× cheaper
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
Input
$0.16
Output
$0.97

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is cheaper on both: 4.0× input, 6.0× output.

Where to run it

9 hosts, cheapest first

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Qwen3.6 35B A3B9 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
DDarkbloomfp4$0.05 in·$0.70 out·262k·99.9% upAAkashMLfp8$0.10 in·$0.90 out·262k·100% upVVenicefp8$0.10 in·$1.00 out·256k·99.7% upPParasailfp8$0.15 in·$1.00 out·262k·99.6% upAAtlasCloudfp8$0.19 in·$1.11 out·262k·99.8% upPPhala$0.20 in·$1.27 out·262k·97.6% up
3 more hostsFewer hosts
SSiliconFlowfp8$0.24 in·$1.80 out·262k·94.5% upCCoreWeavefp8$0.25 in·$1.25 out·262k·100% upDDeepInfrafp8degraded$0.10 in·$0.95 out·262k·85.3% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 23 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
51%

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 uses 4.1x more transitions

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Qwen3.6 35B A3B
54%Vocabulary59%
15wSentence Length15w
1.02Hedging0.31
6.0Bold4.9
4.6Lists2.7
0.63Emoji1.60
0.63Headings0.75
0.20Transitions0.05
Based on 28 + 27 text responses
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NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is developed by NVIDIA while Qwen3.6 35B A3B is developed by Qwen. NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 has a 131K token context window vs Qwen3.6 35B A3B's 262K. You can compare their actual outputs across 54 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 and Qwen3.6 35B A3B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 54 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 costs $0.04/M input tokens and Qwen3.6 35B A3B costs $0.1612/M input tokens. NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is $0.12/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 9B V2 and Qwen3.6 35B A3B 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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