Reddit user finds Gemma 4 more capable than Qwen 3.6 despite benchmarks

A Reddit user reports that Gemma 4 26a4B (QAT) feels substantially more intelligent than Qwen 3.6 35a3B in terms of prompt adherence, output coherence, and general sanity, despite Qwen having superior benchmark scores. The user notes a clear gap in real-world usability.