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Nemotron 3.5 Lightning vs Gemini 3.6 Flash

Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is 15× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 3.6 Flash accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Nemotron 3.5 LightningGemini 3.6 Flash
ProviderNVIDIAGoogle
Input $/1M$0.070$0.750
Output $/1M$0.200$3.75
Blended $/1M$0.103$1.50
Context window262K1.0M
Max output236K66K
ReleasedAug 2026Jul 2026
LicenceOpen weightsProprietary
Choose Nemotron 3.5 Lightning if…
  • Costs less per token — $0.103 vs $1.50 blended
  • Open weights — self-hostable
  • Newer model (released Aug 2026)
Choose Gemini 3.6 Flash if…
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
FAQ
Which is better, Nemotron 3.5 Lightning or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and Gemini 3.6 Flash, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Nemotron 3.5 Lightning cheaper than Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is cheaper: $0.103 versus $1.50 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $0.070 vs $0.750. Output alone: $0.200 vs $3.75.
What context windows do Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and Gemini 3.6 Flash have?
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning: 262,144 tokens. Gemini 3.6 Flash: 1,048,576 tokens.
Who makes Nemotron 3.5 Lightning and Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Nemotron 3.5 Lightning is made by NVIDIA. Gemini 3.6 Flash is made by Google.
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