Gemini 3.6 Flash vs Inkling-Small: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Gemini 3.6 Flash | Inkling-Small |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Thinking Machines Lab | |
| Release Date | July 21, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | 276B |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 256K |
| Context (output) | 66K | 256K |
| Input Price / 1M | $1.50 | $0.30 |
| Output Price / 1M | $7.50 | $1.20 |
| Average Score | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| Terminal-Bench 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| CharXiv-R | 0.9 | 0.8 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
Gemini 3.6 Flash
Inkling-Small
Terminal-Bench 2.10.8 vs 0.6
0.8
0.6
CharXiv-R0.9 vs 0.8
0.9
0.8
Verdict
Both models show equal results — the choice depends on your specific use case.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Gemini 3.6 Flash — 0.8, Inkling-Small — 0.6.
API Cost
Inkling-Small is 6.0x cheaper: input $0.30/1M vs $1.50/1M tokens.
Context Window
Gemini 3.6 Flash supports a larger context: 1M vs 256K tokens.
Recency
Both models were released around the same time: 7/21/2026 and 7/30/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Gemini 3.6 Flash or Inkling-Small?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Gemini 3.6 Flash or Inkling-Small?
Inkling-Small is cheaper for input: $0.30 per 1M tokens vs $1.50.
Which has a larger context window — Gemini 3.6 Flash or Inkling-Small?
Gemini 3.6 Flash supports a larger context: 1,048,576 tokens vs 256,000.
The Gemini 3.6 Flash and Inkling-Small comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Gemini 3.6 Flash or Inkling-Small page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.