- Rank
- #164
- Total Output Tokens
- 63,967
- Response Time (avg)
- 6.27s
- Total Cost
- $0.153
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite (medium) vs Gemini 3 Flash Preview
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite (medium) leads on average score with 6.9 vs 6.4. Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite (medium) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.153 vs $0.155. Gemini 3 Flash Preview is faster at 6.05s vs 6.27s, with pass rates of 59.4% vs 62.3%.
Compared models
- Rank
- #205
- Total Output Tokens
- 12,432
- Response Time (avg)
- 6.05s
- Total Cost
- $0.155
Recommended model
Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite (medium)
It has the strongest score in this comparison (6.9) and the best overall balance of cost and response time across all 2 models.
Detailed comparison
| Metric | Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite medium | Gemini 3 Flash Preview Gemini 3 Flash Preview none |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Rank | #164 | #205 |
| Reliability | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Consistency | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Attempts | 69/69 | 69/69 |
| Tests Correct | ||
| Attempt pass rate | 59.4% | 62.3% |
| Flaky tests | 2 | 3 |
| Total Runs | 69 | 69 |
| Cost per result | 1.177 | 1.187 |
| Total Cost | $0.153 | $0.155 |
| Input Price | $0.250 / 1M | $0.500 / 1M |
| Output Price | $1.500 / 1M | $3.000 / 1M |
| Cache Read Price | $0.025 / 1M | $0.050 / 1M |
| Cache Write Price | $0.084 / 1M | $0.084 / 1M |
| Total Input Tokens | 228,023 | 233,893 |
| Output Tokens | 10,779 | 12,432 |
| Reasoning Tokens | 53,188 | 0 |
| Response Time (avg) | 6.27s | 6.05s |
| Response Time (max) | 47.78s | 57.84s |
| Response Time (total) | 144.10s | 102.89s |
| Parameters | ~150B total (~10B 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.
#164 Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite
medium- Cost
- $0.003
- Time
- 5.3s
- Tokens
- 1,754 tok
#205 Gemini 3 Flash Preview
none- Cost
- $0.003
- Time
- 5.6s
- Tokens
- 981 tok
Top Models by Score
Score vs Total Cost
Response Time (avg)
Score vs Response Time (avg)
Total Output Tokens
Score vs Total Output Tokens
Category Breakdown
| Agentic | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 5.0 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 47.78s | 123,098 | 1,611 | 0 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 5.0 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 57.84s | 129,676 | 1,722 | 0 |
| Anti-AI Tricks | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 9.1 | 10.0 | 75.0% | 0 | 2.39s | 502 | 604 | 4,201 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 8.3 | 10.0 | 75.0% | 0 | 1.25s | 498 | 214 | 0 |
| Coding | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 5.5 | 10.0 | 33.3% | 0 | 3.81s | 8,134 | 459 | 8,978 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 5.5 | 10.0 | 33.3% | 0 | 1.80s | 8,122 | 453 | 0 |
| Combined | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 7.2 | 9.1 | 50.0% | 0 | 18.55s | 80,983 | 7,241 | 20,231 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 3.8 | 1.6 | 50.0% | 2 | 12.38s | 80,061 | 9,175 | 0 |
| Data parsing and extraction | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 2.60s | 7,362 | 279 | 2,845 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 1.41s | 7,263 | 279 | 0 |
| Domain specific | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 2.9 | 7.2 | 11.1% | 1 | 3.93s | 650 | 15 | 7,223 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 7.7 | 10.0 | 66.7% | 0 | 879ms | 650 | 18 | 0 |
| General Intelligence | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 2.60s | 488 | 84 | 1,142 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 1.13s | 490 | 104 | 0 |
| Instructions following | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 9.9 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 2.59s | 623 | 75 | 3,320 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 6.4 | 5.8 | 66.7% | 1 | 1.58s | 619 | 74 | 0 |
| Puzzle Solving | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 7.6 | 7.2 | 77.8% | 1 | 1.95s | 568 | 165 | 2,450 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 7.7 | 10.0 | 66.7% | 0 | 1.05s | 574 | 144 | 0 |
| Tool Calling | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 4.55s | 5,457 | 234 | 921 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 3.35s | 5,784 | 234 | 0 |
| Trivia | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite | 3.0 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 3.08s | 158 | 12 | 1,877 | |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 3.0 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 1.07s | 156 | 15 | 0 |
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