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Gemma 4 26B A4B vs Step 5 Preview (low)

Step 5 Preview (low) leads on average score with 5.6 vs 5.5. Gemma 4 26B A4B has the lower benchmark cost at $0.031 vs $4.110. Gemma 4 26B A4B is faster at 10.55s vs 138.27s, with pass rates of 42.0% vs 58.0%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-26

Compared models

Rank
#329
Total Output Tokens
17,306
Response Time (avg)
10.55s
Total Cost
$0.031
Rank
#320
Total Output Tokens
1,425,268
Response Time (avg)
138.27s
Total Cost
$4.110
Recommended model Gemma 4 26B A4B

Its score stays close to the best score here (5.5 vs 5.6), while costing about 135.2x less than Step 5 Preview (low).

Detailed comparison

Metric Gemma 4 26B A4B Gemma 4 26B A4B none Release: 2026-04-03 Free Available Step 5 Preview Step 5 Preview low Release: 2026-10-09
Score 5.5 5.6
Rank #329 #320
Reliability 10.0 9.7
Consistency 9.6 7.5
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 42.0% 58.0%
Flaky tests 1 7
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 0.339 41.095
Total Cost $0.031 $4.110
Input Price $0.090 / 1M $1.000 / 1M
Output Price $0.300 / 1M $2.700 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.050 / 1M $0.050 / 1M
Cache Write Price N/A N/A
Total Input Tokens 280,126 261,256
Output Tokens 17,306 1,425,268
Reasoning Tokens 0 0
Response Time (avg) 10.55s 138.27s
Response Time (max) 75.76s 436.56s
Response Time (total) 242.57s 3180.10s
Parameters 25.2B total (3.8B active) 600B total (27B active)
Availability Open source Closed

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.

#329 Gemma 4 26B A4B

none
Cost
$0.001
Time
39.5s
Tokens
790 tok

#320 Step 5 Preview

low
Cost
$0.051
Time
125.6s
Tokens
18,795 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 3.7 7.2 22.2% 1 4.16s 7,736 476 0
Step 5 Preview 2.7 7.0 11.1% 1 378.21s 7,428 518,232 0

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