Google Gemini 4 Argon performance analyzed

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Google's new Gemini 4 Argon model demonstrates performance on par with OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra in independent tests, as reported by The Decoder. However, it does not surpass Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 in performance.

Key facts

• Google has released its Gemini 4 Argon model.
• Independent testing suggests Gemini 4 Argon performs similarly to OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra.
• Gemini 4 Argon does not outperform Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5.
• Gemini 4 Argon has a low per-token price but uses more tokens per task than Astra.
• Initial access to Gemini 4 Argon is for select testers, with broader availability planned later.