gemma-4-26b-a4b vs grok-4-fast-chat

Direct benchmark comparison between gemma-4-26b-a4b and grok-4-fast-chat based on LMArena Elo and latest API pricing.

Direct Technical Comparison

Frontier Model	LMArena Elo	API Cost (1M)	Throughput
gemma-4-26b-a4b	1441	$1.3e-7	24
grok-4-fast-chat	1421	$2e-7	164

*These models represent the Pareto Frontier (optimal cost-to-performance).*

Conclusion: For developers looking for higher intelligence, gemma-4-26b-a4b currently leads with an Elo of 1441.