GPT-5.6 Terra (Non-reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash 2603
GPT-5.6 Terra (Non-reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash 2603. 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-5.6 Terra (Non-reasoning) | Step 3.5 Flash 2603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 20.8 | 17.0 | −18.3% Step 3.5 Flash 2603 is 18.3% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $255.77 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 5.09s | 19.57s | +284.5% Step 3.5 Flash 2603 is 284.5% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $12.0 | $0.10 / $0.30 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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