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Gemini 4 Argon vs Iceman Contributor

Gemini 4 Argon leads Iceman Contributor by 48.2 points on StealthMark, 67.4 to 19.2. It leads on all 9 benchmarks. Gemini 4 Argon scores higher on Newton's Mirror, with its largest category advantage in reflections.

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Overall StealthMark

67.4/100Overall rank 5/53
19.2/100Overall rank 47/53

General Intelligence

63.6/100
11.7/100

Visual Intelligence

74.4/100
31.0/100

Reasoning efficiency

On every task, result quality and reasoning tokens are each compared with all measured models and weighed equally. Each dot is one model.

Single-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens on a single problem

Multi-step reasoning Result quality weighed against reasoning tokens across connected steps, as in agentic workflows

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DATASHEET

Specs and pricing

Gemini 4 Argon scores higher on StealthMark and runs 3.1× faster in our speed test.

  • Gemini 4 Argon
  • Iceman Contributor
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PricePer 1M output tokens, input below
Gemini 4 Argon: $10$2 inputIceman Contributor: No list price
Context windowTokens per request, max output below
Gemini 4 Argon: 1M1M max outputIceman Contributor: Not published
Output speedTokens per second, our measurement
Gemini 4 Argon: 1443.1× fastertokens/sIceman Contributor: 46tokens/s
Developer
GoogleNot published
Released
13 Oct 2026Not published
Origin
United StatesNot published
Input → output
Text, image, audio, video, PDF → textNot published
Architecture
Sparse mixture-of-experts (MoE) transformer with native multimodal inputsNot published

Full datasheets, every price and sourceGemini 4 Argon ↗

Anticipating threats and planning ahead. Collect coins while avoiding ghosts. Ghosts move before the player each turn, and collisions cost a life. 3 levels in sequence, up to 66 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Gemini 4 Argon 48.6/100Rank 19/47

Survived 1 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 36 ptsTurn 7 / 20

Iceman Contributor 3.2/100Rank 47/47

Survived 0 of 3
Foresight: complete playing field
Level 31 ptsTurn 7 / 20

Points per level

LevelGemini 4 ArgonIceman Contributor
Level 1Second Thoughts
26 ptsSurvived
0 ptsOut of lives
Level 2Pressure Pot
9 ptsOut of lives
3 ptsOut of lives
Level 3Hide or Flight
6 ptsOut of lives
1 ptsOut of lives

Cooperative planning and learning from experience. Coordinate two robots to push numbered cores onto matching sockets. Pressure plates hold doors open; moving either robot uses one turn. 5 levels in sequence, up to 152 turns in total. Earlier moves and outcomes carry forward, testing learning across levels.

Gemini 4 Argon 82.6/100Rank 6/48

Cleared 5 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 520.6 ptsTurn 27 / 40

Iceman Contributor 3.6/100Rank 44/48

Cleared 1 of 5
Latch: complete playing field
Level 55 ptsTurn 25 / 40

Points per level

LevelGemini 4 ArgonIceman Contributor
Level 1Hold the door
5.2 ptsCleared
5.2 ptsCleared
Level 2Crossfeed
9.8 ptsCleared
2.8 ptsFinished early
Level 3Relay vault
19.2 ptsCleared
2.2 ptsFinished early
Level 4Passing bay
18.2 ptsClearedFinished early · 3 beacons left
4 ptsFinished early
Level 5Second thoughts
20.6 ptsCleared
5 ptsFinished early

Newton's Mirror

Same task instructions

Physics, perspective and recursive reflections, tested together. Explore the test ↗

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

The central sphere, separate airborne black blob, flattened cyan contact and displaced crimson aftermath support the principal camera and physical-state requirements. Open lateral lanes and initial reflection placements provide partial optical structure, but missing outer chains, sparse nested imagery and incomplete emitter mappings remain substantial limitations. The raised crimson mass also weakens paint-scale fidelity.

Iceman Contributor

The image provides limited evidence through rounded volume, faint wall strips and floor echoes. Its main sphere is small and low, the paint beads do not establish the required interaction history, and most of the defining mirror structure is missing.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonIceman Contributor
State at 600 ms24.5/250.5/25
Camera and placement14.5/152.5/15
Reflections50.5/1207.5/120
Materials and scale8.5/103.0/10
Floor-damage reward0.0/100.0/10

Benchmark task

A spinning metal sphere and paint in a mirrored room test physical reasoning, perspective and consistency across repeated reflections.

Selfie

Different task instructions

Visual construction and creative interpretation.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

An appealing, controlled illustration with a distinctive buoyant silhouette, expressive comic face and rich luminous colour. The full composition and grounded slipper read clearly. The principal limitation is the crowded raised-foot interaction: paws, toes and lining overlap without making the bent leg or tight fit unmistakable.

Iceman Contributor

The crystal crown, cyan eyes and blue faceting communicate an icy fantasy character. Anatomical readability is substantially weaker: the ringed torso, crowded facial construction and fingerless appendages do not resolve the requested childlike crouch or pouncing gesture. Sparse surface detail and shallow shading further limit the result.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonIceman Contributor
Task & likeness7.0/104.0/10
Anatomy & construction6.5/103.0/10
Space & placement7.5/104.0/10
Light & reflections7.5/104.5/10
Purposeful detail8.0/104.0/10
Artistry & character7.0/104.5/10
Materials & effects7.0/104.5/10
Visual integrity7.5/104.0/10

Benchmark task

Gemini 4 Argon

A luminous little dragon struggles with its bedtime slippers while a buoyant tail pulls it upward. The scene tests expressive anatomy, physical contact and the contrast between translucent forms and heavy objects.

Iceman Contributor

Character scenes test expression, anatomy, materials and coherent visual construction.

Mona Lisa

Different task instructions

Precise visual recall and portrait reconstruction.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

A coherent, moderately complex Mona Lisa reconstruction with substantial portrait volume, articulated clothing and landscape recession. Specific source features support replication beyond recognition alone. Altered facial likeness, uncertain crossed-hand anatomy and pervasive colored crackle keep the result uneven despite its developed shading and detail.

Iceman Contributor

The portrait retains a dark silhouette against an earthy landscape, but replication is weak. The frontal body, elongated facial proportions and undifferentiated hands lose the reference's defining pose and likeness. Basic gradients and layered hills provide some coherence, with little anatomical or painterly detail.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonIceman Contributor
Task & likeness6.5/101.5/10
Anatomy & construction6.5/101.5/10
Space & placement6.5/102.5/10
Light & reflections7.0/102.0/10
Purposeful detail6.0/102.0/10
Artistry & character6.5/102.0/10
Materials & effects7.0/102.0/10
Visual integrity7.0/103.0/10

Benchmark task

An SVG interpretation of the Mona Lisa tests facial likeness, anatomy and the composition of a familiar portrait.

Beach

Different task instructions

Creativity, perspective and visual beauty.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

A strong decorative beach illustration with controlled color, intricate silhouettes and abundant playful detail. Connected dolphin forms and recognizable equipment support its construction, while the aligned sunset reflection anchors the scene. Compressed wave depth, ambiguous foreground support and uneven reflection specificity limit physical coherence. The saved comparisons support retaining the category assessments.

Iceman Contributor

A coherent sunset beach with recognizable animals, playful details and effective palm framing. Connected silhouettes and layered scenery support modest construction and placement credit. Jointless figures, limited foreshortening and an inadequately separated sun and reflection keep the execution basic despite its attractive color.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonIceman Contributor
Task & likeness9.0/107.0/10
Anatomy & construction7.5/103.5/10
Space & placement8.5/106.0/10
Light & reflections8.5/104.0/10
Purposeful detail9.0/105.5/10
Artistry & character8.0/103.5/10
Materials & effects8.0/104.5/10
Visual integrity8.0/105.0/10

Benchmark task

A busy shoreline at sunset tests scene composition, animal forms and the relationship between light and water reflections.

Ground Truth

Different task instructions

Physical reasoning, light and visual reconstruction.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Iceman Contributor

This benchmark has not been assessed yet.

Benchmark task

A plank, computer mouse and blueberry in a steel room test physical stability, spatial relationships, materials and lighting.

Raccoon

Different task instructions

Scene composition and interacting subjects.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

An accomplished illustration with expressive characters, intricate spray and strong depth. Direct back seating, steering connections and hull-water contact are only partly demonstrated. Clean graphic execution and purposeful detail remain strengths, while shadows and reflections provide limited physical grounding.

Iceman Contributor

The sunset palette and red hull establish an appealing setting, but the central interaction remains unresolved. Overlapping bodies obscure the dog, supported seating is unclear, and no readable paw-to-control grip demonstrates steering. Simple construction, weak environmental lighting and loosely described spray limit depth and finish.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonIceman Contributor
Task & likeness8.5/102.0/10
Anatomy & construction8.0/103.0/10
Space & placement7.5/103.0/10
Light & reflections7.5/104.0/10
Purposeful detail8.5/103.5/10
Artistry & character8.5/102.5/10
Materials & effects8.0/104.0/10
Visual integrity8.0/102.5/10

Benchmark task

A jet-ski scene pairs a canine driver with a raccoon passenger. It tests the placement and contact of interacting subjects, along with vehicle construction.

Pelican

Different task instructions

Subject construction and spatial relationships.

The judgment

Gemini 4 Argon

An expressive, detailed illustration with controlled gradients and coherent environmental depth. Continuous body contours and connected bicycle components establish competent construction. Steering grip and pedal engagement remain less explicit than the decorative details and wheel placement. These contact uncertainties limit action and placement credit without establishing broken anatomy.

Iceman Contributor

A recognizable pelican and bicycle sit within an appealing sunset composition. Feather contours, bill shape and atmospheric colour provide character, but disconnected-looking leg origins, unclear pedal contact and unresolved steering weaken the central riding action. Consistent wheel alignment establishes a side view without resolving the rider's support.

Score breakdown

CategoryGemini 4 ArgonIceman Contributor
Task & likeness9.0/104.0/10
Anatomy & construction8.5/103.5/10
Space & placement8.0/103.5/10
Light & reflections8.0/105.0/10
Purposeful detail8.5/104.5/10
Artistry & character8.5/103.5/10
Materials & effects8.5/104.0/10
Visual integrity8.5/103.0/10

Benchmark task

A cycling pelican tests anatomy, riding posture and contact between the bird and the bicycle.