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% | 60% | Even |
| Median task time | 2m 17s | 6m 19s | 4m 2s faster (gemini-3.6-flash leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.039 / task | $0.013 / task | $0.026 / task lower (grok-4.6 leads) |
gemini-3.6-flash: 12.6% of Google AI Pro (about 72.1% / 5h, 12.6% / 1w) per run. grok-4.6: 2.8% of SuperGrok (2.8% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
Only grok-4.6 has run this suite, so there is no head-to-head yet.
| Dimension | gemini-3.6-flash | grok-4.6 | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 72% | 46% | +26% (gemini-3.6-flash leads) |
| Median task time | 1m 54s | 8m 23s | 6m 29s faster (gemini-3.6-flash leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.038 / task | $0.012 / task | $0.026 / task lower (grok-4.6 leads) |
gemini-3.6-flash: 0.8% of Google AI Pro (4.9% / 5h, 0.8% / 1w) per good solve. grok-4.6: 0.2% of SuperGrok (0.2% / 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?
They are even on our ladder: both clear tier 4 of 5 at 60% capability on real-world@v3, our private suite of real-world coding problems. Latest measurement 2026-08-10.