Model Comparison

Gemini 3.5 Flash (High)
vs. Beam 1.0

Gemini 3.5 Flash (High) has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. Open alternative: DeepSeek V4.1 Flash →

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Google, Reflection

Recommended Pick

Reflection logoBeam 1.06 metric wins

Strongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price

Lowest Price

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Beam 1.0

$0.40/1M input price

Differences That Matter

Price gap

Beam 1.0 is 3.8x cheaper on input tokens than Gemini 3.5 Flash (High).

Speed gap

Beam 1.0 generates about 1.6x as many tokens per second as Gemini 3.5 Flash (High).

Top-pick rationale

Beam 1.0 wins 6 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, Throughput.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Google logoGemini 3.5 Flash (High)
Google
Top Pick
Reflection logoBeam 1.0
Reflection
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$1.50/1M$0.40/1M
Output Cost$9.00/1M$1.20/1M
Blended (3:1)$3.38/1M$0.60/1M
Specifications
OrganizationGoogleReflection
Release DateMay 19, 2026Oct 16, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput193.6 tok/s318.1 tok/s
TTFT16640ms650ms
Latency16640ms6930ms
Composite Indices
Value Score—100.0
Reasoning Score—17.7
Intelligence—17.7

Key Takeaways

Beam 1.0 offers the best value at $0.40/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

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Gemini 3.5 Flash (High)

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications
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Beam 1.0

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing