--- title: "gemini-4-argon - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-4-argon from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-4-argon" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-4-argon.md" --- # gemini-4-argon - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-4-argon from Google Gemini: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models. ## Important Links - [View MCP Gateway](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources/mcp-gateway.md) - [Features](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/#features) - [Enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md) - [Docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Book a Demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) ## About gemini-4-argon gemini-4-argon is a chat model from Google Gemini, one of 28 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 2947 out of 3780 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. gemini-4-argon supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 13% among chat models. ## Specifications - **Google Gemini Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **1,048,576 Max Output Tokens.** - **1,048,576 Max Tokens.** - **$2.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$10.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-4-argon supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Web Search, Audio Input, Video Input, Prompt Caching, Parallel Function Calling, System Messages, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input, Computer Use. ## gemini-4-argon Pricing Overview At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-4-argon ranks 2947 out of 3780 chat models by input cost. It is more expensive compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 20% of models in this category. gemini-4-argon is one of 28 Google Gemini chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 13% of chat models. ## Models to Compare Alternatives to gemini-4-argon with comparable capabilities. | Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | gemini-3-pro-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3.1-pro-preview | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-4-argon | Vertex AI | $2.00 | $10.00 | | gpt-6-sol | Azure | $2.00 | $10.00 | - [Compare gemini-3-pro-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3-pro-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-pro-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-pro-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools.md) - [Compare gemini-4-argon](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-4-argon.md) - [Compare gpt-6-sol](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-6-sol.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-4-argon costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini/model/gemini-4-argon.md) - [All Google Gemini pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/gemini.md) ## FAQ ### Is gemini-4-argon cheaper than gemini-3-pro-preview? Yes. gemini-4-argon costs $2.00 per 1M input tokens compared to gemini-3-pro-preview's $2.00 per 1M input tokens, making it 0% more affordable. Both are chat models and share support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, web search, prompt caching, structured output. ### How does gemini-4-argon pricing compare to the average chat model? gemini-4-argon input pricing is $2.00 per 1M tokens, which is 233% above the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 2947 out of 3780 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 20% of models in this category. For output, it costs $10.00 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.75. ### What makes gemini-4-argon different from other Google Gemini models? Among Google Gemini's 28 chat models, gemini-4-argon ranks 28 by input cost. ### What are the best alternatives to gemini-4-argon? The most comparable chat models to gemini-4-argon are: gemini-3-pro-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-pro-preview from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens); gemini-4-argon from Vertex AI ($2.00/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library. ### How large is gemini-4-argon's context window? gemini-4-argon supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 13% of chat models by context window size (rank 341 of 3734). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I calculate gemini-4-argon costs? gemini-4-argon is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $2.00 and generating 1M output tokens costs $10.00. ## Related Resources - [Google Gemini models](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/provider/gemini.md) - [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md) - [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md) - [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai) - [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost) - [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md) - [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/enterprise) - [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://www.getmaxim.ai/book-a-demo) - [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://www.getmaxim.ai/resources.md) --- *This is a markdown version of [https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-4-argon](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-4-argon) for AI/LLM consumption.*