--- title: "gemini-4-argon - Model Details & Comparison" description: "gemini-4-argon from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models." url: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-4-argon" markdown: "https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-4-argon.md" --- # gemini-4-argon - Model Details & Comparison > gemini-4-argon from OpenRouter: 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 OpenRouter, one of 491 chat models they offer. It is priced at $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, ranking 3165 out of 4042 chat models by cost and cheaper than 20% of models in this category. gemini-4-argon supports vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 15% among chat models. ## Specifications - **OpenRouter Provider.** - **Chat Mode.** - **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.** - **943,718 Max Output Tokens.** - **943,718 Max Tokens.** - **$2.00 / 1M tokens Input Price.** - **$10.00 / 1M tokens Output Price.** ## Capabilities gemini-4-argon supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Audio Input, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice, PDF Input. ## gemini-4-argon Pricing Overview At $2.00 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens, gemini-4-argon ranks 3165 out of 4042 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 491 OpenRouter chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, audio input, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 15% 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-3.1-pro-preview | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | | gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools | Google Gemini | $2.00 | $12.00 | - [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-3.1-pro-preview](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-pro-preview.md) - [Compare gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-3.1-pro-preview-customtools.md) ## Related Resources - [Calculate gemini-4-argon costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/gemini-4-argon.md) - [Check OpenRouter status](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md) - [All OpenRouter pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.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 3165 out of 4042 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 $1.80. ### What makes gemini-4-argon different from other OpenRouter models? Among OpenRouter's 491 chat models, gemini-4-argon ranks 334 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-3.1-pro-preview from Google Gemini ($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 15% of chat models by context window size (rank 443 of 4003). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories. ### How do I check if OpenRouter is down? You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds. ### 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 - [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/openrouter/gemini-4-argon](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/openrouter/gemini-4-argon) for AI/LLM consumption.*