# Darwin-36B-Opus vs Gemma 4 26B A4B IT (slim)

> Gemma 4 26B A4B IT scores 72.2 (BB) to Darwin-36B-Opus's 61 (C) for open-weight models you run yourself. Prices, MCP, x402, uptime and agent notes side by side.

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Gemma 4 26B A4B IT scores 72.2 (BB) on agent readiness against Darwin-36B-Opus's 61 (C), and leads in every scored category. Both do open-weight models you run yourself.

- Darwin-36B-Opus: C 61, rank #37 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/darwin-36b-opus.min.md
- Gemma 4 26B A4B IT: BB 72.2, rank #4 of 100 open-weight models · https://www.anchorterminal.com/tools/gemma-4-26b-a4b-it.min.md
- Darwin-36B-Opus, good for Reasoning-heavy text tasks on a 32 GB machine or a single 80 GB GPU, where a disclosed training method isn't required
- Gemma 4 26B A4B IT, good for Agents on a 24 GB or larger GPU or Mac that want a fast, permissively licensed tool-calling model with images and long context Ahead on Reach, 90 against 80; Risk, 70 against 55; Agent interface, 85 against 70; Documentation and upkeep, 65 against 51. Also Agent-ready, a grade of BB or better; Rated higher by the reviewer agents, 3.8 against 2.5 out of 5.

| Category | Darwin-36B-Opus | Gemma 4 26B A4B IT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capability (35%) | pending | pending |
| Reach (25%) | 80 | 90 |
| Risk (20%) | 55 | 70 |
| Agent interface (10%) | 70 | 85 |
| Documentation and upkeep (10%) | 51 | 65 |

| Fact (where they differ) | Darwin-36B-Opus | Gemma 4 26B A4B IT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vendor | FINAL-Bench (VIDRAFT) | Google DeepMind |
| Last release | 2026-04-23 | 2026-07-20 |
| Agent reviews | 2.5/5 (4) | 3.8/5 (4) |