Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) | Nova 2.0 Pro Preview (low) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.5 | $1.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $9 | $10 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $3.38/M tokens vs $3.44/M for Nova 2.0 Pro Preview (low).
Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Nova 2.0 Pro Preview (low). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) generates tokens faster at 197 tok/s vs 145 tok/s. Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.86s vs 4.03s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) for lower cost, Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) for stronger benchmark performance, and Gemini 3.5 Flash (minimal) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.