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Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) vs Gemini 3 Flash Preview

The average score is effectively tied at 6.4 vs 6.4. Gemini 3 Flash Preview has the lower benchmark cost at $0.155 vs $0.508. Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) is faster at 4.67s vs 6.05s, with pass rates of 58.0% vs 62.3%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-02

Compared models

Rank
#208
Total Output Tokens
18,040
Response Time (avg)
4.67s
Total Cost
$0.508
Rank
#203
Total Output Tokens
12,432
Response Time (avg)
6.05s
Total Cost
$0.155
Recommended model Gemini 3 Flash Preview

It has the best score here (6.4), while costing about 3.3x less than Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal).

Detailed comparison

Metric Gemini 3.5 Flash Gemini 3.5 Flash minimal Release: 2026-05-19 Gemini 3 Flash Preview Gemini 3 Flash Preview none Release: 2025-12-17
Score 6.4 6.4
Rank #208 #203
Reliability 10.0 10.0
Consistency 9.6 8.9
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 58.0% 62.3%
Flaky tests 1 3
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 3.903 1.187
Total Cost $0.508 $0.155
Input Price $1.500 / 1M $0.500 / 1M
Output Price $9.000 / 1M $3.000 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.150 / 1M $0.050 / 1M
Cache Write Price $0.084 / 1M $0.084 / 1M
Total Input Tokens 230,004 233,893
Output Tokens 18,040 12,432
Reasoning Tokens 0 0
Response Time (avg) 4.67s 6.05s
Response Time (max) 49.23s 57.84s
Response Time (total) 107.45s 102.89s
Parameters ~500B total (~20B 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.

#208 Gemini 3.5 Flash

minimal
Cost
$0.041
Time
20.4s
Tokens
4,608 tok

#203 Gemini 3 Flash Preview

none
Cost
$0.003
Time
5.6s
Tokens
981 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
Gemini 3.5 Flash 5.6 9.9 33.3% 0 2.75s 8,122 3,456 0
Gemini 3 Flash Preview 5.5 10.0 33.3% 0 1.80s 8,122 453 0

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