Key Takeaways
Gemini 3 Flash Preview wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
Nemotron Nano 9B V2 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
Price Advantage
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
Benchmark Advantage
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Context Window
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Speed
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.50 | $0.04 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $3.00 | $0.16 | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.05 | $0.10 | Gemini 3 Flash Preview |
| Cache Write (per 1M) | $0.08 | N/A | Gemini 3 Flash Preview |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Nemotron Nano 9B V2 is 94% cheaper overall.
Gemini 3 Flash Preview Providers
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Gemini 3 Flash Preview Wins
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 35.0 | 13.2 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 37.8 | 7.5 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 55.7 | 62.3 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 88.2 | 73.9 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 81.2 | 55.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 79.7 | 70.1 |
Gemini 3 Flash Preview significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Gemini 3 Flash Preview
1,048,576
tokens
Nemotron Nano 9B V2
131,072
tokens
Gemini 3 Flash Preview has a 88% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 175.7 tok/s | 137.2 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.86s | 0.53s |
Gemini 3 Flash Preview responds 28% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Gemini 3 Flash Preview | Nemotron Nano 9B V2 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | Nvidia | |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 |
Gemini 3 Flash Preview Modalities
Input
textimagefileaudiovideo
Output
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Nemotron Nano 9B V2 Modalities
Input
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Output
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