GPT-5.2 (Non-reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash

GPT-5.2 (Non-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.

OpenAIGPT-5.2 (Non-reasoning)Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
17.00
Total cost
-
StepFunStep 3.5 FlashNot ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
16.60
Total cost
-
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.

MetricGPT-5.2 (Non-reasoning)Step 3.5 FlashDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)17.016.6−2.4% Step 3.5 Flash is 2.4% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)8.32s20.68s+148.6% Step 3.5 Flash is 148.6% slower
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$1.75 / $14.0$0.10 / $0.30
Input modalitiesText, ImageText
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