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Gemma 4 26B A4B (medium) vs Inkling (medium)

The average score is effectively tied at 7.3 vs 7.4. Gemma 4 26B A4B (medium) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.101 vs $0.527. Inkling (medium) is faster at 16.98s vs 105.03s, with pass rates of 71.0% vs 75.4%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-02

Compared models

Rank
#131
Total Output Tokens
269,351
Response Time (avg)
105.03s
Total Cost
$0.101
Rank
#130
Total Output Tokens
69,605
Response Time (avg)
16.98s
Total Cost
$0.527
Recommended model Gemma 4 26B A4B (medium)

It has the best score here (7.3), while costing about 5.2x less than Inkling (medium).

Detailed comparison

Metric Gemma 4 26B A4B Gemma 4 26B A4B medium Release: 2026-04-03 Free Available Inkling Inkling medium Release: 2026-07-18 Free Available
Score 7.3 7.4
Rank #131 #130
Reliability 10.0 10.0
Consistency 9.6 8.2
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 71.0% 75.4%
Flaky tests 1 5
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 0.679 3.594
Total Cost $0.101 $0.527
Input Price $0.090 / 1M $0.950 / 1M
Output Price $0.300 / 1M $4.050 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.050 / 1M $0.160 / 1M
Cache Write Price N/A N/A
Total Input Tokens 224,367 257,138
Output Tokens 27,095 13,830
Reasoning Tokens 242,256 55,775
Response Time (avg) 105.03s 16.98s
Response Time (max) 912.19s 85.12s
Response Time (total) 2310.63s 390.45s
Parameters 25.2B total (3.8B active) 975B total (41B active)
Availability Open source Open source

Cache prices apply to input tokens. Reads reuse cached prompts; writes store them and can cost extra. Output tokens use the output price.

Model generation showcase

Hamster playing table tennis

Prompt: Create a detailed SVG illustration of a hamster playing table tennis.

#131 Gemma 4 26B A4B

medium
Reached the allocated time limit (300 seconds) without receiving showcase output.
Cost
$0.000
Time
300.0s
Tokens
0 tok

#130 Thinking Machines: Inkling

medium
Cost
$0.004
Time
11.2s
Tokens
852 tok

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Category Breakdown

Coding Score Consistency Attempt pass rate Flaky tests Tests Correct Response Time (avg) Input Tokens Output Tokens Reasoning Tokens
Gemma 4 26B A4B 2.9 10.0 0.0% 0 272.54s 5,062 14,838 44,567
Inkling 8.4 7.8 77.8% 1 25.20s 7,374 525 14,457

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