Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Terra

aka Argon vs OpenAI GPT-6.1 Terra

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  • Author picksGemini 4 Argon2–0
  • CheaperGPT-6.1 Terra2/2 postsmedian gap ~5×
  • FasterGemini 4 Argon3/5 postsmedian gap ~1.4×

As stated in each post, not a controlled benchmark.

Posts

12

Same prompt, separate runs

6

Not a controlled comparison: prompts, tools and time differ.

About this matchup

Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Terra in real side-by-side tests: 12 posts from X where both got the same prompt; 6 posts report cost or time. Judge coding ability from the actual outputs.

Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Terra: which is better for coding?

Which is better for coding, Gemini 4 Argon or GPT-6.1 Terra?

Author picks: where the author preferred one of the two, they picked Gemini 4 Argon twice and GPT-6.1 Terra never. That covers 2 of the 12 posts here; each post is a different task, so watch the outputs above for the work you care about.

Which is cheaper, Gemini 4 Argon or GPT-6.1 Terra?

2 posts state a cost for both: GPT-6.1 Terra was cheaper in both (median gap ~5×). These are the costs the posts state for each run, not list prices.

Which is faster, Gemini 4 Argon or GPT-6.1 Terra?

5 posts state a time for both: Gemini 4 Argon was faster in 3; GPT-6.1 Terra in 2 (median gap ~1.4×). Times are as stated in each post; tools and settings differ between posts.

Summary

Gemini 4 Argon and GPT-6.1 Terra appear together in 12 posts on X: four builds each: Argon, Kimi, Terra and Opus (@DanielZambrini), euro Truck Simulator remake, Argon vs Terra (@kepochnik), convertible on a sunset road, Argon vs Terra vs Fable (@AI_Screening), tank ambush scene, four affordable models (@RafaCrackYT), same build, Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Terra (@AI_Screening) and 7 more. 8 of them are part of larger lineups with other models. In @EnvolDev's night Train prompt, three models, GPT-6.1 Terra was cheaper ($0.57 vs $3.40) and Gemini 4 Argon was faster (4.3 min vs 11.2 min), as reported in the post. In @chasen_liao's floating MacBook, GPT-6.1 Terra vs Gemini 4 Argon, GPT-6.1 Terra was faster (90 s vs 3 min), as reported in the post. In @kepochnik's euro Truck Simulator remake, Argon vs Terra, Gemini 4 Argon was faster (28 min vs 40 min), as reported in the post. In @agentsky_dev's supercar drive, three labs' agents on day one, GPT-6.1 Terra was cheaper ($0.12 vs $0.48) and faster (3.5 min vs 8.7 min), as reported in the post. In @RafaCrackYT's tank ambush scene, four affordable models, Gemini 4 Argon was faster (1 h 15 min vs 2 h 44 min), as reported in the post.

What each post reports

Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Terra: cost, time and tokens as stated in each post
PostModelTimeCostTokensAuthor’s verdictPost
Four builds each: Argon, Kimi, Terra and Opus@DanielZambriniGemini 4 Argon————X post
Four builds each: Argon, Kimi, Terra and Opus@DanielZambriniGPT-6.1 Terra————X post
Euro Truck Simulator remake, Argon vs Terra@kepochnikGemini 4 Argon28 min——Author’s pickX post
Euro Truck Simulator remake, Argon vs Terra@kepochnikGPT-6.1 Terra40 min———X post
Convertible on a sunset road, Argon vs Terra vs Fable@AI_ScreeningGemini 4 Argon————X post
Convertible on a sunset road, Argon vs Terra vs Fable@AI_ScreeningGPT-6.1 Terra————X post
Tank ambush scene, four affordable models@RafaCrackYTGPT-6.1 Terra2 h 44 min$1.20—The poster says GPT-6.1 Terra came out pretty solid.X post
Tank ambush scene, four affordable models@RafaCrackYTGemini 4 Argon1 h 15 min———X post
Same build, Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Terra@AI_ScreeningGemini 4 Argon———The poster says Gemini 4 Argon completely washes Terra here.X post
Same build, Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Terra@AI_ScreeningGPT-6.1 Terra————X post
Three.js scene rebuild, five models ranked@itsgarycheungGPT-6.1 Terra————X post
Three.js scene rebuild, five models ranked@itsgarycheungGemini 4 Argon————X post
Blender creature animation, GPT-6.1 Terra vs Gemini 4 Argon@vtuberkaibouGPT-6.1 Terra————X post
Blender creature animation, GPT-6.1 Terra vs Gemini 4 Argon@vtuberkaibouGemini 4 Argon————X post
Night Train prompt, three models@EnvolDevGPT-6.1 Terra11.2 min$0.57——X post
Night Train prompt, three models@EnvolDevGemini 4 Argon4.3 min$3.40——X post
Falling holographic Pokémon card, four models@Terry_DjonyGPT-6.1 Terra————X post
Falling holographic Pokémon card, four models@Terry_DjonyGemini 4 Argon————X post
Blender axe, five models side by side@sshayahmetGPT-6.1 Terra18.5 min$0.614,880,000—X post
Blender axe, five models side by side@sshayahmetGemini 4 Argon————X post
Supercar drive, three labs' agents on day one@agentsky_devGPT-6.1 Terra3.5 min$0.12——X post
Supercar drive, three labs' agents on day one@agentsky_devGemini 4 Argon8.7 min$0.48——X post
Floating MacBook, GPT-6.1 Terra vs Gemini 4 Argon@chasen_liaoGPT-6.1 Terra90 s———X post
Floating MacBook, GPT-6.1 Terra vs Gemini 4 Argon@chasen_liaoGemini 4 Argon3 min——Author’s pickX post

Only numbers stated in each post. “—” means the post doesn’t say.

Quick facts

ModelVendorReleasedInput $/1M tokensOutput $/1M tokensContext (tokens)Official links
Gemini 4 ArgonGoogle2026-10-13$2introductory price through Nov 30, 2026; $4 after$10introductory price through Nov 30, 2026; $20 after1,048,576Model docs · Pricing
GPT-6.1 TerraOpenAI2026-10-26Announcement

From the vendors’ official pages, checked 2026-10-26. Standard API list prices; each value links its source and a blank cell could not be verified. The archive’s own numbers above are what each post states.

Who won where

4

Prompts shown in the posts

A holographic Pokémon card fluttering down from the sky until it lands — @Terry_Djony

Models

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