Gemini 2.5 Pro vs Gemini 3.6 Flash
Both models are evenly matched
Arena ELO
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Cheaper
Gemini 3.6 Flash
Faster
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Detailed Comparison
| Category | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Gemini 3.6 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | ||
| Context Window | 1M | 1M |
| Input Price ($/1M) | $1.25 | $0.35 WIN |
| Output Price ($/1M) | $10 | $1.05 WIN |
| Arena ELO | 1360 WIN | N/A |
| Coding | 75.6% LiveCodeBench | N/A |
| Reasoning | 84.6% GPQA Diamond | N/A |
| Speed (tokens/sec) | ~60 t/s WIN | N/A |
| Open Source | No | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Gemini 2.5 Pro or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Gemini 3.6 Flash is approximately 88% cheaper than Gemini 2.5 Pro per million tokens.
Which is better for coding, Gemini 2.5 Pro or Gemini 3.6 Flash?
Gemini 2.5 Pro scores 75.6% LiveCodeBench on coding benchmarks, while Gemini 3.6 Flash scores N/A.
Which has a larger context window?
Gemini 2.5 Pro supports 1M context, while Gemini 3.6 Flash supports 1M.
Is Gemini 2.5 Pro or Gemini 3.6 Flash open source?
Gemini 2.5 Pro is proprietary. Gemini 3.6 Flash is proprietary.
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