- Rank
- #172
- Total Output Tokens
- 42,400
- Response Time (avg)
- 8.51s
- Total Cost
- $0.254
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (low) vs Step 5 Preview (high)
The average score is effectively tied at 6.9 vs 7.0. Gemini 3 Flash Preview (low) has the lower benchmark cost at $0.254 vs $4.513. Gemini 3 Flash Preview (low) is faster at 8.51s vs 154.41s, with pass rates of 72.5% vs 52.2%.
Compared models
- Rank
- #169
- Total Output Tokens
- 1,581,325
- Response Time (avg)
- 154.41s
- Total Cost
- $4.513
Recommended model
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (low)
It has the best score here (6.9), while costing about 17.8x less than Step 5 Preview (high).
Detailed comparison
| Metric | Gemini 3 Flash Preview Gemini 3 Flash Preview low | Step 5 Preview Step 5 Preview high |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Rank | #172 | #169 |
| Reliability | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| Consistency | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Attempts | 69/69 | 69/69 |
| Tests Correct | ||
| Attempt pass rate | 72.5% | 52.2% |
| Flaky tests | 2 | 4 |
| Total Runs | 69 | 69 |
| Cost per result | 1.582 | 45.130 |
| Total Cost | $0.254 | $4.513 |
| Input Price | $0.500 / 1M | $1.000 / 1M |
| Output Price | $3.000 / 1M | $2.700 / 1M |
| Cache Read Price | $0.050 / 1M | $0.050 / 1M |
| Cache Write Price | $0.084 / 1M | N/A |
| Total Input Tokens | 251,677 | 243,381 |
| Output Tokens | 11,196 | 1,581,325 |
| Reasoning Tokens | 31,204 | 0 |
| Response Time (avg) | 8.51s | 154.41s |
| Response Time (max) | 52.64s | 455.72s |
| Response Time (total) | 195.76s | 3551.40s |
| Parameters | ~500B total (~20B active) | 600B total (27B 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.
#172 Gemini 3 Flash Preview
low- Cost
- $0.007
- Time
- 12.1s
- Tokens
- 2,289 tok
#169 Step 5 Preview
high- Cost
- $0.057
- Time
- 150.1s
- Tokens
- 20,970 tok
Category Breakdown
| Agentic | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 5.0 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 52.64s | 127,990 | 1,624 | 0 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 55.73s | 150,653 | 10,088 | 0 |
| Anti-AI Tricks | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 3.48s | 500 | 281 | 3,082 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 6.5 | 8.0 | 58.3% | 1 | 14.70s | 684 | 11,701 | 0 |
| Coding | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 5.8 | 7.2 | 44.4% | 1 | 6.00s | 8,122 | 456 | 7,421 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 2.9 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 421.68s | 7,383 | 576,000 | 0 |
| Combined | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 3.0 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 10.20s | 99,775 | 7,822 | 0 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 115.30s | 66,481 | 98,423 | 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 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 9.40s | 7,261 | 279 | 3,656 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 6.55s | 7,362 | 4,589 | 0 |
| Domain specific | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 5.3 | 7.2 | 44.4% | 1 | 9.74s | 648 | 12 | 9,096 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 3.0 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 333.41s | 783 | 479,743 | 0 |
| General Intelligence | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 3.68s | 492 | 120 | 981 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 3.4 | 9.3 | 0.0% | 0 | 36.56s | 507 | 5,684 | 0 |
| Instructions following | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 9.9 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 7.02s | 621 | 71 | 2,752 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 7.3 | 5.8 | 83.3% | 1 | 20.53s | 699 | 5,503 | 0 |
| Puzzle Solving | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 5.77s | 562 | 288 | 3,168 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 5.8 | 4.4 | 66.7% | 2 | 143.16s | 702 | 196,941 | 0 |
| Tool Calling | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 4.99s | 5,550 | 234 | 415 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 4.34s | 7,908 | 653 | 0 |
| Trivia | Score | Consistency | Attempt pass rate | Flaky tests | Tests Correct | Response Time (avg) | Input Tokens | Output Tokens | Reasoning Tokens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 10.0 | 10.0 | 100.0% | 0 | 2.75s | 156 | 9 | 633 | |
| Step 5 Preview | 3.0 | 10.0 | 0.0% | 0 | 416.44s | 219 | 192,000 | 0 |
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