gemini-3.6-flash vs grok-4.6
Each agent graded on the same private suites, running headless through its own tools. Advantages are oriented so a win is a win, whichever way the metric runs.
| Dimension | gemini-3.6-flash | grok-4.6 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 60% | 58% | +2% (gemini-3.6-flash leads) |
| Median task time | 2m 17s | 6m 45s | 4m 28s faster (gemini-3.6-flash leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.039 / task | $0.072 / task | $0.033 / task lower (gemini-3.6-flash leads) |
gemini-3.6-flash: 12.6% of Google AI Pro (about 72.1% / 5h, 12.6% / 1w) per run. grok-4.6: 15.6% of SuperGrok (15.6% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | gemini-3.6-flash | grok-4.6 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 72% | 85% | +13% (grok-4.6 leads) |
| Median task time | 1m 54s | 7m 33s | 5m 39s faster (gemini-3.6-flash leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.038 / task | $0.094 / task | $0.056 / task lower (gemini-3.6-flash leads) |
gemini-3.6-flash: 0.8% of Google AI Pro (4.9% / 5h, 0.8% / 1w) per good solve. grok-4.6: 1.4% of SuperGrok (1.4% / 1w) per good solve. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
Grades and deltas are comparable only within a suite version. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for coding, gemini-3.6-flash or grok-4.6?
gemini-3.6-flash clears higher: tier 4 of 5 versus tier 1 for grok-4.6 on real-world@v3, our private suite of real-world coding problems. Latest measurement 2026-08-10.