Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) vs Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Non-reasoning)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) vs Gemini 3 Flash Preview (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 Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) | Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Non-reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 23.3 | 17.9 | −23.2% Gemini 3 Flash Previe… is 23.2% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 10.79s | 3.21s | −70.3% Gemini 3 Flash Previe… is 70.3% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.50 / $3.00 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image, Speech, Video |
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