Model comparison
Compare Claude Fable 5 and NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning using the same provider-sourced text & reasoning rubric. No mystery score and no invented benchmark ranking.
Facts checked September 14, 2026
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One run sends your input to the model once and receives an answer. Tokens are pieces of text: input is what you send, output is the answer you receive.
Estimates exclude taxes, tools, cache storage/writes, free allowances and custom discounts. Image estimates cover output only, not prompt or reference-image charges. Quality modes differ by model. Unlisted settings are not treated as free.
| Model | Access | Estimated total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Fable 5Anthropic | Anthropic | $0.085 |
| NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 LightningNVIDIA | NVIDIA | No reviewed rate |
Quick take
The original Fable model for complex coding and multi-step work, retained for existing integrations.
Check the newer Fable 5.1 and the mandatory retention requirements before starting a new project.
NVIDIA's compact 30B mixture-of-experts model for efficient specialist agents and high-volume text workflows.
The current release is labeled preview. Validate the exact precision, language, tool template, provider route, and long-context memory needs before standardizing a production fleet.
Compare the published facts
Values use each provider's own published units and limits. A blank means the provider did not publish a directly comparable value in the sources reviewed.
| Text & reasoning | Claude Fable 5 | NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Context windowMaximum combined prompt and working context documented by the provider. | 1M tokens | Up to 1M tokens |
| Maximum outputProvider-published response limit, where available. | 128K tokens | Not separately published |
| Knowledge cutoffLatest reliable knowledge date explicitly published by the model provider. Search and connected tools can retrieve newer information but do not change the model's built-in cutoff. | January 2026 | Pretraining through Sep 2025; post-training through May 2026 |
| Input priceCurrent standard list price per million input tokens unless noted. | $10 / 1M | Free prototype or deployment cost |
| Output priceCurrent standard list price per million output tokens unless noted. | $50 / 1M | Free prototype or deployment cost |
| InputsMedia types accepted by the listed model endpoint. | Text, image | Text |
| Tools & agentsSelected native tools and agent-building capabilities, not an exhaustive list. | Tool use, agents, vision, coding workflows | Agentic tools and long-running workflows |
How to choose
Start with the job you need to complete, then validate cost, access, and policy details on your exact provider route.
Claude Fable 5 requires 30-day retention unless Anthropic authorizes an exception. API data is not used for training without express permission.
Provider and API links
Self-hosted weights keep request data under the operator's controls. NVIDIA API trials, OpenRouter, and cloud partners each apply separate logging, retention, and training-use policies.
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Frequently asked questions
Claude Fable 5: The original Fable model for complex coding and multi-step work, retained for existing integrations. NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning: NVIDIA's compact 30B mixture-of-experts model for efficient specialist agents and high-volume text workflows.
Consider Claude Fable 5 when your priority is Complex coding. Consider NVIDIA Nemotron 3.5 Lightning when your priority is High-volume agent sub-tasks. Test both with your own data and provider route before committing.
No. This comparison aligns provider-published facts for the Text & reasoning category. It does not claim a universal winner or combine incompatible third-party benchmark scores.
