Model Comparison
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite
vs. Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Google, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
GoGemini 3.5 Flash-Lite7 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite
100.0 value score
22.2 reasoning / $0.85/1M
Lowest Price
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite
$0.30/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
57.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite
49.3 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is 13.3x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Speed gap
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite generates about 3.5x as many tokens per second as Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Reasoning gap
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) leads Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite by 35.4 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Go Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | An Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.30/1M | $4.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $2.50/1M | $20.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.85/1M | $8.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Anthropic | |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 322.9 tok/s | 92.0 tok/s |
| TTFT | 8750ms | 710360ms |
| Latency | 8750ms | 710360ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 27.6 |
| Reasoning Score | 22.2 | 57.6 |
| Intelligence | 22.2 | 57.6 |
| Coding | 49.3 | — |
Key Takeaways
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite offers the best value at $0.30/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 57.6 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite reaches a 49.3 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-Lite
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Code generation
- Software development
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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