Google: Gemini 4 Argon vs OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol
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On price, Google: Gemini 4 Argon is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.50× that of OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol).
On capability, Google: Gemini 4 Argon has the higher intelligence index (50) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 4 Argon on a budget, or Google: Gemini 4 Argon for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | Google: Gemini 4 Argon | OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Output /1M | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.1M |
| Intelligence | 50 | 47 |
| Coding | — | 77 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 90 tok/s | 106 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Google: Gemini 4 Argon or OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol?
On price, Google: Gemini 4 Argon is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.50× that of OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol). Google: Gemini 4 Argon: $2 in / $10 out; OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol: $4 in / $20 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Google: Gemini 4 Argon or OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol?
On capability, Google: Gemini 4 Argon has the higher intelligence index (50) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: Google: Gemini 4 Argon — vs OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol 77.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 4 Argon on a budget, or Google: Gemini 4 Argon for output quality. Full details below.