Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash vs SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5
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On price, Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.50× that of SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5).
On capability, SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5 has the higher intelligence index (39) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash on a budget, or SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5 for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash | SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.75 | $2.00 |
| Output /1M | $3.75 | $6.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Context | 1.0M | 500K |
| Intelligence | 34 | 39 |
| Coding | 69 | 72 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 192 tok/s | 61 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash or SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5?
On price, Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.50× that of SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5). Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash: $0.75 in / $3.75 out; SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5: $2 in / $6 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash or SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5?
On capability, SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5 has the higher intelligence index (39) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash 69 vs SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5 72.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 3.6 Flash on a budget, or SpaceXAI: Grok 4.5 for output quality. Full details below.