Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 vs Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash
anthropic vs google
On price, Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.84× 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 3.5 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 3.5 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $2.00 | $1.50 |
| Output /1M | $10.00 | $9.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $4.00 | $3.38 |
| Context | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Intelligence | 38 | 33 |
| Coding | 72 | 70 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 74 tok/s | 186 tok/s |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 or Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash?
On price, Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.84× that of Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5). Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5: $2 in / $10 out; Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash: $1.5 in / $9 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 or Google: Gemini 3.5 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 3.5 Flash 70.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 3.5 Flash on a budget, or Anthropic: Claude Sonnet 5 for output quality. Full details below.