Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemini 3.6 Flash (high) | Qwen3.6 Max Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $1.5 | $1.3 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $7.5 | $7.8 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Qwen3.6 Max Preview is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $2.92/M tokens vs $3.00/M for Gemini 3.6 Flash (high).
Gemini 3.6 Flash (high) wins 5 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 2 for Qwen3.6 Max Preview. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Gemini 3.6 Flash (high) generates tokens faster at 311 tok/s vs 46 tok/s. However, Qwen3.6 Max Preview has lower time-to-first-token (2.10s vs 10.80s).
Choose based on your priorities: Qwen3.6 Max Preview for lower cost, Gemini 3.6 Flash (high) for stronger benchmark performance, and Gemini 3.6 Flash (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.