Gemini 3 Flash Preview
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Alternative Models
Models with comparable benchmark score and pricing tier| Model | Provider | Context Window | Max Output | Training Cutoff | Input / 1M | Cache Price / 1M | Output / 1M | Benchmark | Speed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
xAI | 1M | - | - | $1.25 | $0.20 | $2.50 | 85 | Standard | $0.0217 | |
xAI | 256K | - | - | $1.00 | $0.20 | $2.00 | 82.5 | Fast | $0.0178 | |
Google👑 | 1M | 65K | 2026-03 | $0.30 | $0.03 | $2.50 | 80 | Blazing Fast | $0.0121 | |
Google | 1M | 65K | 2025-01 | $0.30 | $0.03 | $2.50 | 78.75 | Blazing Fast | $0.0121 | |
OpenAI | 400K | 128K | 2024-05 | $0.25 | $0.025 | $2.00 | 77.75 | Fast | $0.0087 |
Provider
Benchmark
85Speed
Standard
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
1M
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$1.25
Cache Price / 1M
$0.20
Output / 1M
$2.50
Provider
Benchmark
82.5Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
256K
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$1.00
Cache Price / 1M
$0.20
Output / 1M
$2.00
Provider
Benchmark
80Speed
Blazing Fast
Training Cutoff
2026-03
Context Window
1M
Max Output
65K
Input / 1M
$0.30
Cache Price / 1M
$0.03
Output / 1M
$2.50
Provider
Benchmark
78.75Speed
Blazing Fast
Training Cutoff
2025-01
Context Window
1M
Max Output
65K
Input / 1M
$0.30
Cache Price / 1M
$0.03
Output / 1M
$2.50
Provider
Benchmark
77.75Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2024-05
Context Window
400K
Max Output
128K
Input / 1M
$0.25
Cache Price / 1M
$0.025
Output / 1M
$2.00
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Gemini 3 Flash Preview Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key insights into Gemini 3 Flash Preview API pricing, context capacity, caching savings, and performance benchmarks
Q. What is the API pricing for Gemini 3 Flash Preview? How much does it cost per 1M tokens?＋
Gemini 3 Flash Preview (Google) is priced at $0.5000 per 1 million input tokens and $3.0000 per 1 million output tokens. The output rate is approximately 6.0x higher than the input rate. You can simulate your exact monthly API expenses tailored to your request volume and token length using the calculator above.
Q. What are the context window and maximum output limits of Gemini 3 Flash Preview?＋
Gemini 3 Flash Preview features a 1M context window and a maximum output limit of 65K tokens per request. This massive 1M+ context capacity allows you to process extensive document libraries or entire codebases in a single prompt.
Q. Does Gemini 3 Flash Preview support Prompt Caching, and how much cost can be saved?＋
Yes, Gemini 3 Flash Preview supports prompt caching. Cached reads cost $0.0500 per 1M tokens, delivering an estimated 90% discount compared to standard input rates. (Minimum cache threshold: 1K) Caching reusable system instructions and documentation substantially lowers recurring API expenses.
Q. What is the benchmark score (85) and performance profile of Gemini 3 Flash Preview?＋
Gemini 3 Flash Preview achieves an overall benchmark score of 85/100 with a "Blazing Fast" speed rating. It strikes an optimal tradeoff between high analytical capability, speed, and affordability.
Q. Which alternative models are comparable to Gemini 3 Flash Preview?＋
Key alternatives in similar price-to-performance tiers include grok-4.3, grok-build-0.1, Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite. We recommend comparing them based on your latency targets, context window needs, and prompt caching benefits using the full comparison tool on this site.