Fugu vs Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B
Fugu (2026) and Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B (2026) are frontier reasoning models from Sakana AI and NVIDIA AI. Fugu ships a 1m-token context window, while Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B ships a 1.05m-token context window. On Google-Proof Q&A, Fugu leads by 15.5 pts. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads.
Fugu is safer overall; choose Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B when long-context analysis matters.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Fugu | Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents | long-context analysis and provider-routed production |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | 1m | 1.05m |
| Cheapest output | - | $0.45/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 1 tracked | 6 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | Google-Proof Q&A leader | 2 shared |
Decision tradeoffs
- Fugu holds a shared-benchmark lead on Google-Proof Q&A, ahead by 15.5 points.
- Fugu uniquely exposes Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Fugu for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and procurement flexibility.
- Local decision data tags Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Fugu
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B
$185
Cheapest tracked route/tier: OpenRouter
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Fugu and Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning before moving production traffic.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B and Fugu; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Fugu adds Vision, Multimodal, and Reasoning in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026-06-22 | 2026-03-11 |
| Context window | 1m | 1.05m |
| Parameters | — | 120B |
| Architecture | Composition of Experts | Decoder Only |
| License | Proprietary | NVIDIA Open Model |
| Openness | Proprietary | Open weights |
| Commercial use | Commercial use: conditional | Commercial use: permitted |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | - |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Fugu | Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | - | $0.09/1M tokens |
| Output price | - | $0.45/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Fugu | Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Multimodal | Yes | No |
| Reasoning | Yes | No |
| Function calling | Yes | No |
| Tool use | Yes | No |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | No | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Fugu | Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B |
|---|---|---|
| Google-Proof Q&A | 95.5 | 80.0 |
| LiveCodeBench | 92.9 | 78.4 |
Deep dive
On shared benchmark coverage, Google-Proof Q&A has Fugu at 95.5 and Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B at 80, with Fugu ahead by 15.5 points; LiveCodeBench has Fugu at 92.9 and Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B at 78.4, with Fugu ahead by 14.5 points. The largest visible gap is 15.5 points on Google-Proof Q&A, which matters most when that benchmark mirrors your workload. Treat isolated benchmark wins as directional, because provider routing, prompt style, and tool access can move real application results.
The capability footprint differs most on vision: Fugu, multimodal input: Fugu, reasoning mode: Fugu, function calling: Fugu, and tool use: Fugu. Both models share structured outputs, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
Pricing coverage is uneven: Fugu has no token price sourced yet and Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B has $0.09/1M input tokens. Provider availability is 1 tracked routes versus 6. Treat unknown pricing as an integration gap, then verify the route you will actually call before estimating production spend.
Choose Fugu when reasoning depth are central to the workload. Choose Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B when long-context analysis, larger context windows, and broader provider choice are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, Fugu or Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B?
Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B supports 1.05m tokens, while Fugu supports 1m tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Is Fugu or Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B open source?
Fugu is listed under Proprietary. Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B is listed under NVIDIA Open Model. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Fugu or Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B?
Fugu has the clearer documented vision signal in this comparison. If vision is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, Fugu or Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B?
Fugu has the clearer documented multimodal input signal in this comparison. If multimodal input is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Which is better for reasoning mode, Fugu or Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B?
Fugu has the clearer documented reasoning mode signal in this comparison. If reasoning mode is mission-critical, validate it against the provider endpoint because model-level support and API-level exposure can differ.
Where can I run Fugu and Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B?
Fugu is available on Sakana AI. Nemotron 3 Super-120B-A12B is available on Cloudflare Workers AI, DeepInfra, NVIDIA NIM, OpenRouter, and Fireworks AI. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-22. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.