Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) and Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) are virtually tied on intelligence (46.4 vs 45.0). For speed, Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) wins at 192 tok/s vs 53 tok/s.
| Metric | Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) | Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 46.4 | 45.0 |
| Coding Score | 42.6 | 41.3 |
| Math Score | 97.0 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 192 tok/s | 53 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 6.11s | 1.46s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.50 | $0.60 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $3.00 | $3.60 |
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Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) and Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) perform similarly on overall intelligence, scoring 46.4 and 45.0 respectively. Their coding capabilities are closely matched (42.6 vs 41.3).
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) generates output significantly faster at 192 tok/s compared to Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning)'s 53 tok/s, making it 3.6x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 1.46s for Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) vs 6.11s for Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning), which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) is more affordable at $0.50/1M input tokens ($3.00/1M output), while Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) costs $0.60/1M input ($3.60/1M output). For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) would cost approximately $3.00/month vs $3.60/month for Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning) in input costs alone.
Choose Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) when you need faster output (192 tok/s).
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) scores higher on coding benchmarks (42.6 vs 41.3), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) is cheaper at $0.50/1M input tokens vs $0.60/1M for Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning).
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) is faster, producing output at 192 tok/s compared to Qwen3.5 397B A17B (Reasoning)'s 53 tok/s.
No, Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Reasoning) does not support image input. Neither model supports image input.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
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| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text | Text |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |
Both models perform similarly on intelligence benchmarks. Choose based on specific needs: pricing, speed, context window, or provider ecosystem.