Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemini 3 Pro Preview (low) | Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High Effort) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $2 | $2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $12 | $10 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High Effort) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $4.00/M tokens vs $4.50/M for Gemini 3 Pro Preview (low).
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (low) wins 9 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High Effort). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Both models have comparable generation speeds.
Choose based on your priorities: Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High Effort) for lower cost, Gemini 3 Pro Preview (low) for stronger benchmark performance, and both have comparable speed. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.