Model Comparison
GLM-4.6 (Non-reasoning)
vs. Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning)
Comparing 2 AI models · 10 benchmarks · Z AI, Google
Recommended Pick
Go Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) 16 metric wins Strongest on: Value, Input price, Throughput
Best Value
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning)
100.0 value score
71.3 reasoning / $1.13/1M
Lowest Price
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning)
$0.50/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning)
71.3 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
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Differences That Matter
Best value
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) is 1.2x cheaper on input tokens than GLM-4.6 (Non-reasoning).
Speed gap
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) generates about 3.8x as many tokens per second as GLM-4.6 (Non-reasoning).
Reasoning gap
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) leads GLM-4.6 (Non-reasoning) by 35.3 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) wins 16 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Throughput, Reasoning.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
GLM-4.6 (Non-reasoning)
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Z GLM-4.6 (Non-reasoning) | Top Pick Go Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) |
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| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.60/1M | $0.50/1M |
| Output Cost | $2.20/1M | $3.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.00/1M | $1.13/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Z AI | |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 56.1 tok/s | 210.7 tok/s |
| TTFT | 1662ms | 6278ms |
| Latency | 1662ms | 6278ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 56.8 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 36.0 | 71.3 |
| Intelligence | 23.0 | 37.8 |
| Math | 44.3 | 97.0 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 63.2% | 89.8% |
| MMLU Pro | 78.4% | 89.0% |
| HLE | 5.2% | 34.7% |
| LiveCodeBench | 56.1% | 90.8% |
| AIME 2025 | 44.3% | 97.0% |
| SciCode | 33.1% | 50.6% |
| LCR | 26.3% | 66.3% |
| IFBench | 36.7% | 78.0% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 76.9% | 80.4% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 28.8% | 38.6% |
Key Takeaways
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) offers the best value at $0.50/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 71.3 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
GLM-4.6 (Non-reasoning)
- General-purpose AI
- Versatile applications
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
