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Gemini 3 Flash Preview vs GLM 5.3 (low)

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 $0.471. Gemini 3 Flash Preview is faster at 6.05s vs 15.18s, with pass rates of 62.3% vs 63.8%.

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
#199
Total Output Tokens
28,106
Response Time (avg)
15.18s
Total Cost
$0.471
Recommended model Gemini 3 Flash Preview

It has the best score here (6.4), while costing about 3.1x less than GLM 5.3 (low).

Detailed comparison

Metric Gemini 3 Flash Preview Gemini 3 Flash Preview none Release: 2025-12-17 GLM 5.3 GLM 5.3 low Release: 2026-08-20
Score 6.4 6.5
Rank #205 #199
Reliability 10.0 10.0
Consistency 8.9 8.3
Attempts 69/69 69/69
Tests Correct
Attempt pass rate 62.3% 63.8%
Flaky tests 3 5
Total Runs 69 69
Cost per result 1.187 3.923
Total Cost $0.155 $0.471
Input Price $0.500 / 1M $1.400 / 1M
Output Price $3.000 / 1M $4.400 / 1M
Cache Read Price $0.050 / 1M $0.140 / 1M
Cache Write Price $0.084 / 1M N/A
Total Input Tokens 233,893 247,871
Output Tokens 12,432 10,791
Reasoning Tokens 0 17,315
Response Time (avg) 6.05s 15.18s
Response Time (max) 57.84s 83.60s
Response Time (total) 102.89s 349.06s
Parameters ~500B total (~20B active) 744B total (40B 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.

#205 Gemini 3 Flash Preview

none
Cost
$0.003
Time
5.6s
Tokens
981 tok

#199 GLM 5.3

low
Cost
$0.007
Time
28.4s
Tokens
1,599 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 5.3 6.2 6.9 55.6% 1 21.02s 7,317 368 6,764

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