Gemini 2.5 Flash (Reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash
Gemini 2.5 Flash (Reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash. A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
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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 (Reasoning) | Step 3.5 Flash | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 13.1 | 16.6 | +26.7% Step 3.5 Flash is 26.7% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 19.64s | 20.68s | +5.3% Step 3.5 Flash is 5.3% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.30 / $2.50 | $0.10 / $0.30 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Speech, Video | Text |
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