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Gemini 3.6 Flash: Google's Fastest Frontier Model
Model Overview
Gemini 3.6 Flash is Google DeepMind's fastest frontier-class model, released on July 21, 2026 alongside Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite and Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber. It is ranked #1 fastest model among 186 models tested by Artificial Analysis at 275.5 output tokens per second, while scoring 50 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index — well above the 31-point average for comparable models. With native multimodal input (text, image, audio, video), a 1M token context window, and built-in hybrid reasoning, Gemini 3.6 Flash occupies the sweet spot between frontier intelligence and deployment speed.
✨ Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| #1 Fastest Model | 275.5 output tokens/second — ranked fastest of 186 models on Artificial Analysis |
| Intelligence Index: 50 | Well above the 31-point average for comparable models |
| Hybrid Reasoning | Built-in thinking mode for complex multi-step reasoning tasks |
| Full Multimodal Input | Accepts text, image, audio, and video in a single context |
| 1M Token Context | Ultra-long context window for document analysis and complex tasks |
| 90% Cache Discount | Cached input tokens billed at $0.15/1M (vs. $1.50 standard) |
📊 Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index | 50 | Artificial Analysis |
| Output Speed | 275.5 tok/s (#1 / 186) | Artificial Analysis |
| Intelligence Rank | #21 / 186 | Artificial Analysis |
💰 Pricing
| Tier | Price per 1M tokens |
|---|---|
| Input | $1.50 |
| Output | $7.50 |
| Cache Hit | $0.15 (90% discount) |
🔗 Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Blog Announcement | blog.google |
| Model Card (PDF) | Gemini 3.6 Flash Model Card |
| Try it in AI Studio | aistudio.google.com |
| Artificial Analysis | artificialanalysis.ai/models/gemini-3-6-flash |
📜 License & Access
Proprietary — Available via Google AI Studio and the Gemini API.
Key Features
Ranked #1 fastest model among 186 models at 275.5 output tokens/second (Artificial Analysis)
Intelligence Index score of 50, above the 31-point average for comparable models
Built-in hybrid reasoning mode with extended thinking capabilities
Native multimodal input: text, image, audio, and video in a single context
1M token context window — 90% cache pricing discount at $0.15/1M cached tokens
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1M tokens
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Model Family
Part of the Gemini 3 family
Only release in this line currently tracked.
Predecessor
Gemini 3.5 FlashCurator Notes
Released July 21, 2026 alongside 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber. Ranked #1 fastest model on Artificial Analysis. Model card PDF available at storage.googleapis.com.
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