Google launches Gemini 4 Hydrogen: beats Argon on AA index, 2.5x faster
koraykv · x · 2026-11-13
Google launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen, a speed-and-efficiency model for everyday coding and agentic workflows, rolling out across the Gemini API, Gemini App, Google Search, and Antigravity for paid subscribers.
- Scores 51 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index at default thinking (vs. 50 for Argon), 54 at xhigh, while running 2.5x faster than 3.8 Flash
- Priced at $1.50/$7.50 per 1M tokens with 1M context
- Positioned for fast code writing, tests, and change verification, pairing with Carbon/Argon for architectural judgment via Orchestrator
- Google claims reduced fabricated responses
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