Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Preview | Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.25 | $0.248 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.5 | $1.485 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.56/M tokens vs $0.56/M for Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Preview.
Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) wins 5 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Preview. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Preview generates tokens faster at 288 tok/s vs 176 tok/s. However, Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) has lower time-to-first-token (1.46s vs 4.82s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) for lower cost, Qwen3.6 35B A3B (Reasoning) for stronger benchmark performance, and Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Preview for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.