Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | Grok 4.3 (low) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $1.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $2.5 | $2.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.85/M tokens vs $1.56/M for Grok 4.3 (low).
Grok 4.3 (low) wins 4 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 3 for Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite generates tokens faster at 600 tok/s vs 103 tok/s. However, Grok 4.3 (low) has lower time-to-first-token (8.28s vs 9.51s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite for lower cost, Grok 4.3 (low) for stronger benchmark performance, and Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.