A benchmark chart puts a flash model around 5th place, but critics say it is far pricier
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-07-22
The attached benchmark chart compares models on intelligence, speed, and cost per task. The quoted reply argues that the comparison is misleading because the models in question are 4–7× more expensive and much larger, even though the flash model still ranks competitively.
- On the Intelligence chart, the flash model is around the middle of the pack, tied for 5th on AA index.
- The critic says the comparison should account for model size and cost.
- Their main complaint is not capability, but that the model should be cheaper.
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