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The model posted a 0.857 on Perplexity's WANDR research benchmark, ahead of GPT-6 Astra's 0.735

Tue 10 Nov 2026 · 12:47 EST · 2 min read

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Perplexity has added Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon to its lineup. The model is now available inside Perplexity Computer for both Pro and Max subscribers.

Max subscribers get an extra perk. They can also use Gemini 4 Carbon in Perplexity Search, which turns the top tier into a slightly roomier VIP section.

What subscribers actually get

Inside Perplexity Computer, Gemini 4 Carbon can power two kinds of work. Users can build persistent Teammates or spin up one-off agentic sessions.

The rollout landed on November 10, 2026. Pro users get the model in Computer only, while Max users get it across both Computer and Search.

Gemini 4 Carbon is built for long-horizon workflows. That means tasks with many steps that unfold over time, rather than a quick question and answer. It reportedly shines in cybersecurity and complex reasoning tasks.

The benchmark scorecard

CEO Aravind Srinivas pointed to the model’s showing on Perplexity’s own Wide-And-Deep-Research benchmark, known as WANDR. Gemini 4 Carbon scored 0.857, which the company calls a new state-of-the-art result.

For comparison, GPT-6 Astra scored 0.735 on the same test. That is a meaningful gap on a scale where the ceiling is 1.0.

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A caveat worth noting: WANDR is Perplexity’s benchmark. Companies grading on their own curve is not unusual in AI, but it is worth keeping in mind when the scoreboard is home-built.

Outside scorekeepers paint a similar picture. Gemini 4 Carbon ranks first on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index v5.0 with a score of 59.

It also leads the SEC-bench Pro cybersecurity benchmark at 88.2%.

The price angle

Gemini 4 Carbon is reported to be 2.5 times cheaper than some alternatives, including Fable 5.2.

Introductory API pricing sits at $2 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens.

How Perplexity Computer got here

Perplexity Computer debuted in February 2026. It was aimed mainly at Max subscribers, who pay $200/month for the privilege.

The product works as a digital worker. It coordinates specialized models and assigns them dynamically based on what a task requires.

Adding Gemini 4 Carbon to the Pro tier is notable. It brings a top-ranked model to subscribers below the $200 price point, at least inside Computer.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Diego Almada Lopez. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.

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