Gemini 4 Argon
Gemini 4 Argon is Google's flagship reasoning model, built for complex software engineering, deep mathematical and scientific problem solving, and autonomous multi-step agents.
At a glance
- Input / 1M
- $2
- Output / 1M
- $10
- Context
- 1.05M
- Max output
- 66K
- Intelligence
- 52.6
- Released
- Oct 2026
Pricing
Gemini 4 Argon API pricing
Per-token rates, plus what common tasks actually cost.
| Input tokensPer 1M tokens | $2 |
|---|---|
| Output tokensPer 1M tokens | $10 |
| Cached input (read)Per 1M tokens | $0.10 |
| Cache writePer 1M tokens | $0.19 |
| Web searchPer request | $0.014 |
Chat message
2K in, 500 out
$9
per 1,000 requests
Coding task
30K in, 4K out
$100
per 1,000 requests
Long document summary
150K in, 2K out
$320
per 1,000 requests
Benchmarks
Gemini 4 Argon benchmark scores
Independent scores from Artificial Analysis. Higher is better.
Intelligence index
52.6
Coding index
Not available
Agentic index
Not available
Specs
Context window and capabilities
What it can read, what it can write, and which API features it supports.
- Context window
- 1.05M tokens
- Max output
- 66K tokens
- Input types
- Audio, File, Image, Text, Video
- Output types
- Text
- Reasoning effort
- High, Medium, Low
- Release date
- October 13, 2026
- Tool calling
- Structured outputs
- JSON mode
- Reasoning
- Temperature
- Stop sequences
- Deterministic seed
- Verbosity control
Compare
Gemini 4 Argon vs other models
See how Gemini 4 Argon stacks up head to head on price, benchmarks, and features.
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Alternatives
Gemini 4 Argon alternatives
Similar models worth considering, and where each one has the edge.
Anthropic
Claude Opus 5.5
Anthropic
Claude Sonnet 5.5
Anthropic
Claude Fable 5.1
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gemini 4 Argon cost?
Gemini 4 Argon costs $2 per 1M input tokens and $10 per 1M output tokens through the API. A typical chat message costs about $9 per 1,000 messages.
What is the context window of Gemini 4 Argon?
Gemini 4 Argon accepts up to 1.05M tokens of input and can write up to 66K tokens in a single response.
What is the best alternative to Gemini 4 Argon?
Claude Opus 5.5 from Anthropic is a strong alternative. It offers: higher intelligence score.
Can I use Gemini 4 Argon alongside other models?
Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to Gemini 4 Argon and any other models you pick at the same time, so you can compare answers side by side.
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