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Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) vs Step 3.7 Flash (high)

The average score is effectively tied at 6.8 vs 6.9. Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.300 vs $1.207. Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) is faster at 2.65s vs 64.68s, with pass rates of 65.2% vs 63.6%.

Last updated at: 2026-08-11

Rank
#117
Total Output Tokens
16,454
Response Time (avg)
2.65s
Total Cost
$0.300
Rank
#114
Total Output Tokens
1,032,395
Response Time (avg)
64.68s
Total Cost
$1.207
Recommended model Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal)

It has the best score here (6.8), while costing about 4.0x less than Step 3.7 Flash (high).

Detailed comparison

Metric Gemini 3.5 Flash Gemini 3.5 Flash minimal Release: 2026-05-19 Step 3.7 Flash Step 3.7 Flash high Release: 2026-05-29
Score 6.8 6.9
Rank #117 #114
Reliability 10.0 10.0
Consistency 9.6 8.0
Benchmark coverage 22/22 tests · 66/66 attempts 22/22 tests · 66/66 attempts
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 65.2% 63.6%
Flaky tests 1 5
Total Runs 66 66
Cost per result 2.138 10.973
Total Cost $0.300 $1.207
Input Price $1.500 / 1M $0.200 / 1M
Output Price $9.000 / 1M $1.150 / 1M
Total Input Tokens 100,753 98,691
Output Tokens 16,454 1,032,395
Reasoning Tokens 0 0
Response Time (avg) 2.65s 64.68s
Response Time (max) 25.26s 364.99s
Response Time (total) 58.27s 1423.01s

Model generation showcase

Hamster playing table tennis

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

#117 Gemini 3.5 Flash

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

#114 Step 3.7 Flash

high
Cost
$0.007
Time
63.6s
Tokens
6,030 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
Step 3.7 Flash 4.0 6.0 22.2% 1 206.21s 6,057 327,340 0

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