Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash vs SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6
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On price, Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.55× that of SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6).
On capability, SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 has the higher intelligence index (44) — better for complex reasoning.
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash on a budget, or SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 for output quality. Full details below.
Side-by-Side Specs
| Metric | Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash | SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.82 | $2.00 |
| Output /1M | $4.13 | $6.00 |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.65 | $3.00 |
| Context | 1.0M | 500K |
| Intelligence | 41 | 44 |
| Coding | 76 | 77 |
| Math | — | — |
| Speed | 127 tok/s | — |
| CPS Grade | A | A |
FAQ
Which is cheaper, Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash or SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6?
On price, Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash is cheaper (blended cost is about 0.55× that of SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6). Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash: $0.825 in / $4.125 out; SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6: $2 in / $6 out (per 1M tokens).
Which is smarter, Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash or SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6?
On capability, SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 has the higher intelligence index (44) — better for complex reasoning. Coding index: Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash 76 vs SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 77.
Which one should I choose?
Verdict: pick Google: Gemini 3.8 Flash on a budget, or SpaceXAI: Grok 4.6 for output quality. Full details below.