Model Comparison
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
vs. Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning)
Comparing 2 AI models · 7 benchmarks · Google
Recommended Pick
Go Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) 12 metric wins Strongest on: Throughput, Latency, Reasoning
Lowest Price
Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning)
$0.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
62.8 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
45.0 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Price gap
Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning) is ∞x cheaper on input tokens than Gemini 3.5 Flash (high).
Speed gap
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) generates about 6.1x as many tokens per second as Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning).
Reasoning gap
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) leads Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning) by 13.6 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) leads Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning) by 6.3 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) wins 12 measurable categories, including Throughput, Latency, Reasoning, Intelligence.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
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Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning)
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Go Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) | Go Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $1.50/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $9.00/1M | $0.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $3.38/1M | — |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | ||
| Release Date | May 19, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 209.9 tok/s | 34.4 tok/s |
| TTFT | 13660ms | 937ms |
| Latency | 13660ms | 51332ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | — |
| Reasoning Score | 62.8 | 49.2 |
| Intelligence | 55.3 | 39.2 |
| Coding | 45.0 | 38.7 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 92.2% | 85.7% |
| HLE | 41.0% | 22.7% |
| SciCode | 53.1% | 43.4% |
| LCR | 69.3% | 62.0% |
| IFBench | 76.3% | 75.6% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 95.3% | 59.9% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 40.9% | 36.4% |
Key Takeaways
Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning) offers the best value at $0.00/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 62.8 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high) reaches a 45.0 coding index, making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Gemini 3.5 Flash (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
Gemma 4 31B (Reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
