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title: "nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b - Model Details & Comparison

> nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b from OpenRouter: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b

nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b is a chat model from OpenRouter, one of 357 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.08 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, ranking 260 out of 2669 chat models by cost and cheaper than 90% of models in this category. nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b supports function calling, reasoning, structured output. Its 262K-token context window is in the top 28% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **OpenRouter Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **262,144 Max Input Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Output Tokens.**
- **16,384 Max Tokens.**
- **$0.08 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.40 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b Pricing Overview

At $0.08 per 1M input tokens and $0.40 per 1M output tokens, nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b ranks 260 out of 2669 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.50 for chat models, and is cheaper than 90% of models in this category.

nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b is one of 357 OpenRouter chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, structured output. its 262K-token context window places it in the top 28% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-oss-20b | Fireworks AI | $0.07 | $0.30 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 | Vertex AI | $0.10 | $0.40 |
| gemini-2.5-flash-lite | Google Gemini | $0.10 | $0.40 |

- [Compare gpt-oss-20b](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/fireworks_ai/gpt-oss-20b.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/vertex_ai/gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17.md)
- [Compare gemini-2.5-flash-lite](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/compare/gemini/gemini-2.5-flash-lite.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b costs](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter/model/nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b.md)
- [Check OpenRouter status](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/provider-status/openrouter.md)
- [All OpenRouter pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/openrouter.md)

## FAQ

### Is nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b cheaper than gpt-oss-20b?

No. nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b costs $0.08 per 1M input tokens while gpt-oss-20b costs $0.07 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-oss-20b 18% more affordable for input. However, nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b pricing compare to the average chat model?

nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b input pricing is $0.08 per 1M tokens, which is 83% below the median of $0.50 for chat models. It ranks 260 out of 2669 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 90% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.40 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.44.

### What makes nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b different from other OpenRouter models?

Among OpenRouter's 357 chat models, nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b ranks 44 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b?

The most comparable chat models to nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b are: gpt-oss-20b from Fireworks AI ($0.07/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens); gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-06-17 from Vertex AI ($0.10/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How large is nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b's context window?

nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b supports up to 262,144 input tokens, placing it in the top 28% of chat models by context window size (rank 672 of 2653). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I check if OpenRouter is down?

You can monitor OpenRouter service health in real time on the Bifrost OpenRouter Status page. It tracks current component status, active incidents, and historical reliability data pulled from the official status page every 60 seconds.

### How do I calculate nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b costs?

nemotron-3-super-120b-a12b is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.08 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.40.

## Related Resources

- [OpenRouter models](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library/provider/openrouter.md)
- [Model library](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/enterprise)
- [Book a Demo: Bifrost demo](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/book-a-demo)
- [Resources: Bifrost resources](https://maxim-root-proxy-preview.getmaxim.workers.dev/bifrost/resources.md)

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