Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 vs Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash
anthropic vs google
On price, Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.38× that of Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5).
On capability, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 has the higher intelligence index (38) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash on a budget, or Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 | Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $2.00 | $0.75 |
| Output /1M | $10.00 | $3.75 |
| Blended (3:1) | $4.00 | $1.50 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 38 | 34 |
| Coding | 72 | 69 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 74 tok/s | 192 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 or Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash?
On price, Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.38× that of Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5). Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5: $2 in / $10 out; Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash: $0.75 in / $3.75 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 or Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash?
On capability, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 has the higher intelligence index (38) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 72 vs Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash 69.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash on a budget, or Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 for output quality. Full details below.