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Gemini 3.8 Flash (low) vs Step 3.7 Flash (low)

The average score is effectively tied at 7.2 vs 7.2. Gemini 3.8 Flash (low) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.323 vs $0.449. Gemini 3.8 Flash (low) is faster at 7.54s vs 20.72s, with pass rates of 81.2% vs 63.8%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-12

Compared models

Rank
#152
Total Output Tokens
42,741
Response Time (avg)
7.54s
Total Cost
$0.323
Rank
#157
Total Output Tokens
339,108
Response Time (avg)
20.72s
Total Cost
$0.449
Recommended model Gemini 3.8 Flash (low)

It has the best score here (7.2), while responding about 2.7x faster than Step 3.7 Flash (low).

Detailed comparison

Metric Gemini 3.8 Flash Gemini 3.8 Flash low Release: 2026-09-02 Step 3.7 Flash Step 3.7 Flash low Release: 2026-05-29
Score 7.2 7.2
Rank #152 #157
Reliability 9.9 10.0
Consistency 8.2 7.9
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 81.2% 63.8%
Flaky tests 5 6
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 2.014 4.078
Total Cost $0.323 $0.449
Input Price $0.750 / 1M $0.200 / 1M
Output Price $3.750 / 1M $1.150 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.075 / 1M $0.040 / 1M
Cache Write Price $0.042 / 1M N/A
Total Input Tokens 215,836 292,685
Output Tokens 9,452 339,108
Reasoning Tokens 33,289 0
Response Time (avg) 7.54s 20.72s
Response Time (max) 67.18s 124.75s
Response Time (total) 173.36s 476.67s
Parameters ~500B total (~20B active) 198B total (11B active)
Availability Closed Open source

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.

#152 Gemini 3.8 Flash

low
Cost
$0.030
Time
45.8s
Tokens
8,023 tok

#157 Step 3.7 Flash

low
Invalid SVG
Cost
$0.004
Time
25.3s
Tokens
3,072 tok

Top Models by Score

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Score vs Total Output Tokens

Category Breakdown

Coding Score Consistency Attempt pass rate Flaky tests Tests Correct Response Time (avg) Input Tokens Output Tokens Reasoning Tokens
Gemini 3.8 Flash 5.4 7.2 44.4% 1 4.31s 8,118 449 5,706
Step 3.7 Flash 8.2 7.2 88.9% 1 9.46s 7,437 18,685 0

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