Claude Opus 4.8 (Max) vs Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Preview (Sep '25) (Non-reasoning)
Claude Opus 4.8 (Max) vs Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Preview (Sep '25) (Non-reasoning). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
Comparison incomplete
A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | Claude Opus 4.8 (Max) | Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite Preview (Sep '25) (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 41.8 | 9.3 | −77.8% Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite… is 77.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $6,873.86 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 48.55s | Not reported | — not comparable |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $0.10 / $0.40 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Speech, Video |
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