Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Step 3.5 Flash 2603 | Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.1 | $0.1 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $0.3 | $0.3 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Both models have similar pricing. Check the detailed breakdown above for input vs output token costs.
Step 3.5 Flash 2603 wins 5 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Gemma 4 12B (Reasoning). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Step 3.5 Flash 2603 generates tokens faster at 180 tok/s vs 143 tok/s. Step 3.5 Flash 2603 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.92s vs 1.33s).
Choose based on your priorities: both are similarly priced, Step 3.5 Flash 2603 for stronger benchmark performance, and Step 3.5 Flash 2603 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.