Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) vs Magistral Small 1.2
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) vs Magistral Small 1.2. 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 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) | Magistral Small 1.2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 26.3 | 8.6 | −67.3% Magistral Small 1.2 is 67.3% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 7.88s | 33.47s | +324.7% Magistral Small 1.2 is 324.7% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.50 / $3.00 | $0.50 / $1.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Speech, Video | Text, Image |
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