Key Takeaways
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
Gemini 3 Pro Preview wins:
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Price Advantage
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite
Benchmark Advantage
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Context Window
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Speed
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | Gemini 3 Pro Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.10 | $2.00 | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.40 | $12.00 | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $10000.00 | $200000.00 | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite |
| Cache Write (per 1M) | $83300.00 | $375000.00 | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite is 96% cheaper overall.
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Providers
Google AI Studio $0.10 (Cheapest)
Google $0.10 (Cheapest)
Gemini 3 Pro Preview Providers
Google AI Studio $2.00 (Cheapest)
Google $2.00 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Wins
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Gemini 3 Pro Preview Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | Gemini 3 Pro Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 12.5 | 48.4 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 7.4 | 46.5 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 35.3 | 95.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 72.4 | 89.8 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 47.4 | 90.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 40.0 | 91.7 | |
AIME Competition math | 50.0 | - | - |
Gemini 3 Pro Preview significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite
1,048,576
tokens
Max output: 65,535 tokens
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
1,048,576
tokens
Max output: 65,536 tokens
Speed Performance
| Metric | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | Gemini 3 Pro Preview | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 248.0 tok/s | 132.8 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.28s | 30.65s |
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite responds 87% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | ||
| Released | Jul 2025 | Nov 2025 |
Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite Modalities
Input
textimagefileaudiovideo
Output
text
Gemini 3 Pro Preview Modalities
Input
textimagefileaudiovideo
Output
text