Model Comparison

Beam 1.0
vs. Gemini 4 Carbon (High)

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Reflection, Google

Recommended Pick

Reflection logoBeam 1.07 metric wins

Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price

Best Value

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Beam 1.0

100.0 value score

17.7 reasoning / $0.60/1M

Lowest Price

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Beam 1.0

$0.40/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Gemini 4 Carbon (High)

59.4 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Differences That Matter

Best value

Beam 1.0 has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.

Price gap

Beam 1.0 is 10x cheaper on input tokens than Gemini 4 Carbon (High).

Speed gap

Beam 1.0 generates about 3.8x as many tokens per second as Gemini 4 Carbon (High).

Reasoning gap

Gemini 4 Carbon (High) leads Beam 1.0 by 41.7 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

Beam 1.0 wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Top Pick
Reflection logoBeam 1.0
Reflection
Google logoGemini 4 Carbon (High)
Google
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$0.40/1M$4.00/1M
Output Cost$1.20/1M$20.00/1M
Blended (3:1)$0.60/1M$8.00/1M
Specifications
OrganizationReflectionGoogle
Release DateOct 16, 2026Oct 28, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput318.1 tok/s84.6 tok/s
TTFT650ms118580ms
Latency6930ms118580ms
Composite Indices
Value Score100.025.2
Reasoning Score17.759.4
Intelligence17.759.4

Key Takeaways

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

Gemini 4 Carbon (High) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 59.4 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

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Beam 1.0

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
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Gemini 4 Carbon (High)

  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis