Gemini 3.7 Flash vs Gemini 3.8 Flash
At a Glance
| Compare | Gemini 3.7 FlashGoogle DeepMind | Gemini 3.8 FlashGoogle DeepMind |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Cost, and Efficiency | ||
| IntelligenceHigher is better · MM Intelligence v4.4 | UnrankedNot in the 57-model eligible cohort | #4 of 5790.0 score · 3/3 sources · complete |
| CostLower is better · Published-token output estimate | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #17 of 27$0.160 per LiveBench case |
| EfficiencyHigher is better · MM Efficiency v1.9 | UnrankedNot in the 27-model eligible cohort | #7 of 2758.5 score · 3/3 sources · complete |
| Pricing and Limits | ||
| Input priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $0.75Google AI ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 | $0.75Google AI ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 |
| Output priceFrom · USD / 1M tokens | $3.75Google AI ↗ · Aug 29, 2026 | $3.75Google AI ↗ · Sep 2, 2026 |
| Context windowMaximum documented tokens | 1,049K | 1,049K |
| Model facts checked | Aug 29, 2026View model evidence → | Sep 2, 2026View model evidence → |
Token prices are the lowest available sourced USD rates; input and output may use different providers. Cost ranking estimates output spend on LiveBench, not a full request bill. Ranking methodology →
Available Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Gemini 3.7 Flash | Gemini 3.8 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| ARC-AGI-1verified-v1-302d8267c052 · verified_score · leader | 95.5097% of row best · percent · Gemini 3.7 Flash (High) | 98.50100% of row best · percent · Gemini 3.8 Flash (High) |
| ARC-AGI-2verified-v2-bca68e12cc9a · verified_score · leader | 84.5895% of row best · percent · Gemini 3.7 Flash (High) | 89.17100% of row best · percent · Gemini 3.8 Flash (High) |
| LMArena Agent Arenaagent-2026-10-16-a64ca3b12b6e · outcome_score · leader | -0.7296% of row best · score · Gemini 3.7 Flash (High); 95% CI [-1.64184585, 0.19418642]; sessions 54989; observations 4923541; rank 32 | 3.75100% of row best · score · Gemini 3.8 Flash (High); 95% CI [2.64957678, 4.84993702]; sessions 37692; observations 5316787; rank 15 |
| LMArena Vision Arenavision-2026-10-09-a64ca3b12b6e · arena_rating · statistical tie | 1,315.97100% of row best · rating · gemini-3.7-flash-high; 95% CI [1306.20108292, 1325.73138242]; votes 4524; rank 6 | 1,314.08100% of row best · rating · gemini-3.8-flash-high; 95% CI [1303.54395703, 1324.61562115]; votes 3792; rank 8 |
| LiveBench2026-06-25-90f8d44da965 · overall · leader | 83.15100% of row best · percent · gemini-3.7-flash-high · 22,610 output tokens / case | 80.8597% of row best · percent · gemini-3.8-flash-high · 42,786 output tokens / case |
| ToneBench2026-10-17-10-task-e9c76358afb2 · overall_score · unverified | 70.06100% of row best · points · Gemini 3.7 Flash (high thinking) · 20,208 output tokens / case | 70.22100% of row best · points · Gemini 3.8 Flash (high thinking) · 20,369 output tokens / case |
| Overall ResultCounted from the protocol-matched rows above · 1 tie | 1 benchmark win | 3 benchmark winsOverall lead |
Third-party benchmark Only like-for-like primary-publisher results are shown; raw scores, relative scores, configuration, and token spend remain visible.
Side-by-Side Facts
| Field | Gemini 3.7 Flash | Gemini 3.8 Flash |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Google DeepMind | Google DeepMind |
| Family | Gemini 3 | Gemini 3 |
| Model | Gemini 3.7 Flash | Gemini 3.8 Flash |
| Version | Gemini 3.7 Flash | Gemini 3.8 Flash |
| Lifecycle | active | active |
| Released | Unknown | 2026-09-02 |
| Knowledge cutoff | Unknown | Unknown |
| Input modalities | Text, Image, Video, Audio, Document | Text, Image, Video, Audio, Document |
| Output modalities | Text | Text |
| Context window | 1,049K | 1,049K |
| Total parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| Active parameters | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | Unknown | Unknown |
| Open weights | No | No |
| API available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| Provider access | Google AI (Standard), Google Gemini (Standard) | Google AI (Standard), Google Gemini (Standard) |
| Capabilities | chat, generation, reasoning, tools | chat, code_execution, computer_use, generation, reasoning, structured_outputs, tools |
Gemini 3.7 Flash Capabilities
Gemini 3.8 Flash Capabilities
Primary Evidence
Sources and Freshness
Questions
Gemini 3.7 Flash vs Gemini 3.8 Flash FAQs
Is Gemini 3.7 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash better for coding?+
This comparison does not currently contain a protocol-matched coding benchmark for both Gemini 3.7 Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash, so Model Markets cannot name a coding leader from pricing, context size, or capability labels alone.
Which is cheaper, Gemini 3.7 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Gemini 3.7 Flash is $0.75 and Gemini 3.8 Flash is $0.75 per million tokens, so they are tied on this metric. Gemini 3.7 Flash is $3.75 and Gemini 3.8 Flash is $3.75 per million tokens, so they are tied on this metric.
Which has a larger context window, Gemini 3.7 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Both models have the same sourced context window: 1,048,576 tokens each.
Which performs better in benchmarks, Gemini 3.7 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Gemini 3.8 Flash leads the current overall benchmark count. The result uses 5 protocol-matched benchmarks from 3 publishers; it is not a universal quality score.
Can Gemini 3.7 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash be self-hosted?+
Both models have the same sourced self-hosting status: unsupported. Gemini 3.7 Flash is not marked open weight; Gemini 3.8 Flash is not marked open weight.
Can Gemini 3.7 Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash understand images?+
Gemini 3.7 Flash is documented with image input; Gemini 3.8 Flash is documented with image input. This reflects supported input modalities, not vision quality.
Which can generate longer answers, Gemini 3.7 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Both models have the same sourced maximum output: 65,536 tokens each.
Do Gemini 3.7 Flash and Gemini 3.8 Flash support reasoning and tool use?+
Gemini 3.7 Flash: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Gemini 3.8 Flash: reasoning, tool calling, and image input. Feature support does not establish relative quality.
Which is available from more inference providers, Gemini 3.7 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
Gemini 3.7 Flash has 2 sourced provider routes; Gemini 3.8 Flash has 2, a tie.
Which offers better value, Gemini 3.7 Flash or Gemini 3.8 Flash?+
There is no universal value winner. Compare the input and output prices above with the matched benchmark result for your workload: cheaper tokens can be offset by different quality, token usage, latency, or provider availability.