Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite (Non-reasoning) vs Gemini 2.5 Flash (Reasoning)
Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite (Non-reasoning) 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 | Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite (Non-reasoning) | Gemini 2.5 Flash (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 6.7 | 13.1 | +95.5% Gemini 2.5 Flash (Rea… is 95.5% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 2.07s | 17.75s | +757.5% Gemini 2.5 Flash (Rea… is 757.5% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.10 / $0.40 | $0.30 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Speech, Video | Text, Image, Speech, Video |
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