Claude Opus 4.8 (Max) vs Gemini 2.5 Flash (Reasoning)
Claude Opus 4.8 (Max) vs Gemini 2.5 Flash (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 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 41.8 | 13.1 | −68.7% Gemini 2.5 Flash (Rea… is 68.7% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $6,873.86 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 37.90s | 17.75s | −53.2% Gemini 2.5 Flash (Rea… is 53.2% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $0.30 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Speech, Video |
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