Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Jamba 1.6 Mini | Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.2 | $0.13 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.4 | $0.4 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.20/M tokens vs $0.25/M for Jamba 1.6 Mini.
Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for Jamba 1.6 Mini. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Jamba 1.6 Mini generates tokens faster at 187 tok/s vs 65 tok/s. However, Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (0.70s vs 0.76s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) for lower cost, Gemma 4 26B A4B (Non-reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Jamba 1.6 Mini for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.