#31
Gemini 3.8 Flash
gemini-3.8-flashHelpfulness
Instruction
Following
Comprehension
Empathy
Creative
Writing
Helpfulness
0.0
Instruction Following
0.0
Comprehension
0.0
Empathy
0.0
Creative Writing
0.0
Speed
Avg 99 tok/s
Overall Assistant Score
An average score combining the 5 main categories.
90.30 pts
Rank #31
72th Percentile
0
Novice
33
Capable
66
Proficient
100
Expert
Gemini 3.8 Flash is Google's September 2, 2026 workhorse—1M context, $0.75/$3.75 through year-end. We timed it ourselves, and it is much faster than Artificial Analysis reports. Helpfulness is near the top of the board on messy work that has to finish, with strong instruction following and comprehension. Empathy is cooler than Gemini 3.1 Pro. Creative writing still pays a thinking tax—usable drafts, not literary. A fast, cheap helper when you want the job finished. Stay on 3.1 Pro when warmth and writing matter more.
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