Gemini 4 Argon alternatives

Best Gemini 4 Argon alternatives

10 models that can stand in for Gemini 4 Argon, ranked by benchmark score, with what each one does better.

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Current Model

Gemini 4 Argon

Input / 1M
$2
Output / 1M
$10
Context
1.05M
Intelligence
52.6

Quick picks

The best alternative depends on what you need

Why people switch away from Gemini 4 Argon, and the model that fits each reason best.

Ranked

Top Gemini 4 Argon alternatives

Each model is scored against Gemini 4 Argon. Green means better, red means worse.

Gemini 4 Argon as the baseline, then the top alternatives scored against it
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$10Context1.05MIntelligence52.6Reference model
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Input / 1M$4+100%Output / 1M$20+100%Context1M-5%Intelligence57.6+10%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$10Context1M-5%Intelligence56+6%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$10+400%Output / 1M$50+400%Context1M-5%Intelligence53.4+2%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence score
Input / 1M$10+400%Output / 1M$50+400%Context1.05M0%Intelligence52.70%Compare
Why switch:Higher intelligence scoreLarger 1.05M context
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$10Context1.05M0%Intelligence51.8-2%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context
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Claude Opus 5

Anthropic

Input / 1M$5+150%Output / 1M$25+150%Context1M-5%Intelligence50.8-3%Compare
Input / 1M$1.25-37%Output / 1M$4.25-57%Context1.05MIntelligence48.1-9%Compare
Why switch:2.4x cheaper output
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GPT-6 Sol

OpenAI

Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$10Context1.05M0%Intelligence47.6-10%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$10Context1.05M0%Intelligence47-11%Compare
Why switch:Larger 1.05M context
Input / 1M$2Output / 1M$6-40%Context500K-52%Intelligence46.4-12%Compare
Why switch:1.7x cheaper output

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Gemini 4 Argon?

Claude Opus 5.5 from Anthropic ranks first, based on independent benchmark scores. It costs $20 per 1M output tokens, compared with $10 for Gemini 4 Argon.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Gemini 4 Argon?

Yes. Muse Spark 1.3 charges $4.25 per 1M output tokens, versus $10 for Gemini 4 Argon.

Can I try Gemini 4 Argon and its alternatives at the same time?

Yes. Shortcut Chat sends one prompt to several models at once, so you can compare Gemini 4 Argon with any of these alternatives on your own tasks.

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