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Gemini 3 Flash Preview vs GLM 5.1

The average score is effectively tied at 6.4 vs 6.5. Gemini 3 Flash Preview has the lower benchmark cost at $0.155 vs $0.451. Gemini 3 Flash Preview is faster at 6.05s vs 11.10s, with pass rates of 62.3% vs 47.8%.

Last updated at: 2026-10-03

Compared models

Rank
#205
Total Output Tokens
12,432
Response Time (avg)
6.05s
Total Cost
$0.155
Rank
#200
Total Output Tokens
20,076
Response Time (avg)
11.10s
Total Cost
$0.451
Recommended model Gemini 3 Flash Preview

It has the best score here (6.4), while costing about 2.9x less than GLM 5.1.

Detailed comparison

Metric Gemini 3 Flash Preview Gemini 3 Flash Preview none Release: 2025-12-17 GLM 5.1 GLM 5.1 none Release: 2026-04-07
Score 6.4 6.5
Rank #205 #200
Reliability 10.0 10.0
Consistency 8.9 8.2
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 62.3% 47.8%
Flaky tests 3 5
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 1.187 3.478
Total Cost $0.155 $0.451
Input Price $0.500 / 1M $1.400 / 1M
Output Price $3.000 / 1M $4.400 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.050 / 1M $0.260 / 1M
Cache Write Price $0.084 / 1M N/A
Total Input Tokens 233,893 258,956
Output Tokens 12,432 20,076
Reasoning Tokens 0 0
Response Time (avg) 6.05s 11.10s
Response Time (max) 57.84s 107.19s
Response Time (total) 102.89s 255.39s
Parameters ~500B total (~20B active) 744B total (40B 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.

#205 Gemini 3 Flash Preview

none
Cost
$0.003
Time
5.6s
Tokens
981 tok

#200 GLM 5.1

none
Reached the allocated time limit (300 seconds) without receiving showcase output.
Cost
$0.000
Time
300.0s
Tokens
0 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 Flash Preview 5.5 10.0 33.3% 0 1.80s 8,122 453 0
GLM 5.1 3.9 9.7 0.0% 0 4.96s 7,256 525 0

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