Gemini 4 Pro / Flash: benchmarks, hands-on tests and leaks

Gemini 4 Argon showed up in Google's model picker alongside Opus 5 and Sonnet 5.5, and the poster thinks Argon's launch may be closer than expected.

This week's Data Points roundup says Gemini 4 Argon ties GPT-6 Astra at 53 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index at about 60% of the cost per task.

A user reading Logan's post concludes that Gemini 4 Argon is not launching today, with a screenshot as supporting evidence.

A user asks why Gemini 4 Argon is offered only as early access rather than a full release, and what early access is actually for.

Nine days after Google announced Gemini 4 Argon, public access is still closed while Logan is said to DM early-access invites, and the poster worries Fable 5.5 could launch first and make Argon stale.

A user jokes that Gemini 4 Argon has now missed a third "today" launch date, reflecting the community's repeated hope and disappointment over timing.

A user notes that Lyra had called today the launch day for Gemini 4 Argon and even wished everyone a happy Gemini 4 Argon day, which did not happen.

The author notes Flash releases have sped up from 63 days to 20 days between versions and expects Gemini 4 Flash to arrive before Gemini 4 Argon.

The poster corrects an earlier claim, saying Gemini 4 Flash is available only on Plus plans and Gemini 4 Pro only on Pro plans, not Ultra.

A leaker says Gemini 4 Argon is still under construction and won't be released to the public today, joking that even top leakers like Lyra and Leo defer to Google DeepMind.

TimJayas complains that Google is giving early access to Gemini 4 Argon to only a few people and asks why it isn't released to everyone, adding he wouldn't mind a free early-access spot.

A short post confirms that Gemini 4 Argon will not launch today, echoing discussion about the release slipping.