Head-to-head AI model comparison graphic: GPT-6 Astra (OpenAI) vs Gemini 4 Argon (Google). Intelligence index 56.9 vs 50.4; output speed 46 vs 92 tokens per second; time to first token 5.2 min vs 52s; output price $50.00 vs $20.00 per million tokens; input price $10.00 vs $4.00 per million tokens. franklineh.com
GPT-6 Astra vs Gemini 4 Argon: head-to-head AI benchmark comparison. Gemini 4 Argon leads on output speed, time to first token, output price and input price; GPT-6 Astra leads on intelligence index.
Head to headBy Franklin AIUpdated

GPT-6 Astra (Max) vs Gemini 4 Argon (High) benchmark comparison

GPT-6 Astra (Max) vs Gemini 4 Argon (High) scores 56.9 and 50.4 on the captured intelligence index. Compare token rates and response timing.

Pick it for GPT-6 Astra · Max

  • Test Astra against the desired answer quality threshold.

Pick it for Gemini 4 Argon · High

  • Try Argon on workflows with a first-response time limit.

By the numbers

These figures describe the two model configurations shown here. A dash means the source snapshot had no usable figure for that metric. Scores, speed and API pricing may change as providers update models.

MetricGPT-6 Astra (Max)Gemini 4 Argon (High)
Intelligence Index56.950.4
Input price (per 1M tokens)$10.00$4.00
Output price (per 1M tokens)$50.00$20.00
Output speed (tokens/s)4692
Time to first token5.2 min52s
Release date2026-09-032026-09-30

The current benchmark capture reports aggregate intelligence indices of 56.9 for GPT-6 Astra (Max) and 50.4 for Gemini 4 Argon (High).

Argon starts earlier and has lower listed rates

Argon lists $4 input and $20 output per million tokens against Astra’s $10 and $50. Astra leads the aggregate index. Argon starts sooner and emits more tokens per second in this capture.

What to measure on your workload

An application test can separate the user’s wait from the cost of generating the full answer. Compare both measures after using the same task and review criteria, especially if the response is long.

Questions about GPT-6 Astra and Gemini 4 Argon

How long does each variant take to start responding?

The captured time to first token is 311.88 seconds for GPT-6 Astra (Max) and 51.56 seconds for Gemini 4 Argon (High).

What is the measured output speed?

Captured output throughput is 46.36 tokens per second for GPT-6 Astra (Max) and 91.55 tokens per second for Gemini 4 Argon (High).

What release dates does the benchmark record list?

The recorded release dates are 2026-09-03 for GPT-6 Astra (Max) and 2026-09-30 for Gemini 4 Argon (High).

Final whistle

Argon lists $4 input and $20 output per million tokens against Astra’s $10 and $50. Astra leads the aggregate index. Argon starts sooner and emits more tokens per second in this capture.

Where the numbers come from

The scores, speed and prices in this comparison come from independent third-party model evaluations that Franklin AI syncs each day, and the article was written from a snapshot of them. For the latest results, open the GPT-6 Astra (Max) and Gemini 4 Argon (High) pages. The AI Benchmark methodology explains how that data is collected and shown.

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