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Gemini 2.5 Flash vs Gemini 3 Flash
A detailed comparison of Gemini 2.5 Flash (Google) and Gemini 3 Flash (Google) across pricing, performance, and features.
Pricing Comparison
| Metric | Gemini 2.5 Flash | Gemini 3 Flash | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $0.50 | +233% |
| Output / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $3.00 | +400% |
| Context window | 1M | 1M | — |
| Max output | 65.536K | 65.536K | — |
Benchmark Comparison
| Benchmark | Gemini 2.5 Flash | Gemini 3 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 76% | 78% |
| HumanEval | 89.5% | 90% |
Capabilities
| Capability | Gemini 2.5 Flash | Gemini 3 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| code | ✓ | ✓ |
| reasoning | ✓ | ✓ |
| text | ✓ | ✓ |
| tool-use | ✓ | ✓ |
| vision | ✓ | ✓ |
Gemini 2.5 Flash Strengths
- ✓One of the cheapest models available
- ✓1M context at budget pricing
- ✓Free tier available
Gemini 2.5 Flash Weaknesses
- ✗Weaker than Flash 3 on most benchmarks
- ✗Output quality inconsistent on edge cases
Gemini 3 Flash Strengths
- ✓1M context at budget pricing
- ✓Very fast
- ✓Free tier available via Google AI Studio
Gemini 3 Flash Weaknesses
- ✗Less capable than Pro on complex reasoning
- ✗Audio input priced separately ($1/1M)
Quick Verdict
Best value: Gemini 2.5 Flash is the more affordable option at $0.15/$0.6 per 1M tokens.
Higher benchmarks: Gemini 3 Flash scores higher on average across available benchmarks (84.0% avg).
Choose Gemini 2.5 Flash if cost matters most. Choose Gemini 3 Flash if you need the best possible quality for complex tasks.