GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026) vs Step 3.7 Flash
GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026) vs Step 3.7 Flash. 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 | GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026) | Step 3.7 Flash | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 22.7 | 19.5 | −14.1% Step 3.7 Flash is 14.1% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | Not reported | 24.69s | — not comparable |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $30.0 | $0.20 / $1.15 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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