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Ember-1 (low) vs Gemini 3 Flash Preview (low)

The average score is effectively tied at 7.0 vs 6.9. Gemini 3 Flash Preview (low) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.254 vs $1.488. Gemini 3 Flash Preview (low) is faster at 8.51s vs 34.90s, with pass rates of 65.2% vs 72.5%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-07

Compared models

Rank
#168
Total Output Tokens
56,766
Response Time (avg)
34.90s
Total Cost
$1.488
Rank
#171
Total Output Tokens
42,400
Response Time (avg)
8.51s
Total Cost
$0.254
Recommended model Gemini 3 Flash Preview (low)

It has the best score here (6.9), while costing about 5.9x less than Ember-1 (low).

Detailed comparison

Metric Ember-1 Ember-1 low Release: 2026-09-28 Gemini 3 Flash Preview Gemini 3 Flash Preview low Release: 2025-12-17
Score 7.0 6.9
Rank #168 #171
Reliability 8.8 10.0
Consistency 8.2 9.3
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 65.2% 72.5%
Flaky tests 5 2
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 11.441 1.582
Total Cost $1.488 $0.254
Input Price $3.000 / 1M $0.500 / 1M
Output Price $15.000 / 1M $3.000 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.300 / 1M $0.050 / 1M
Cache Write Price N/A $0.084 / 1M
Total Input Tokens 211,908 251,677
Output Tokens 14,158 11,196
Reasoning Tokens 42,608 31,204
Response Time (avg) 34.90s 8.51s
Response Time (max) 121.29s 52.64s
Response Time (total) 802.79s 195.76s
Parameters ~2.8T total (~104B active) ~500B total (~20B active)
Availability Closed Closed

Cache prices apply to input tokens. Reads reuse cached prompts; writes store them and can cost extra. Output tokens use the output price.

Model generation showcase

Hamster playing table tennis

Prompt: Create a detailed SVG illustration of a hamster playing table tennis.

#168 Ember-1

low
Cost
$0.016
Time
24.2s
Tokens
1,165 tok

#171 Gemini 3 Flash Preview

low
Cost
$0.007
Time
12.1s
Tokens
2,289 tok

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Category Breakdown

Coding Score Consistency Attempt pass rate Flaky tests Tests Correct Response Time (avg) Input Tokens Output Tokens Reasoning Tokens
Ember-1 10.0 10.0 100.0% 0 37.91s 8,097 2,518 13,142
Gemini 3 Flash Preview 5.8 7.2 44.4% 1 6.00s 8,122 456 7,421

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