Gemini 3.6 Flash vs GPT-6 Astra
什麼情況選哪一個
gemini-3.6-flash 比 gpt-6-astra 便宜約 13 倍，輸入（$0.75 對 $10）、輸出（$3.75 對 $50）與快取輸入（$0.075 對 $1）皆然，而且除文字與影像外也支援影片與音訊輸入。多模態輸入或大規模使用請選它，但要留意它的思考無法關閉，最大輸出為 65536 token。若需要多達 128000 個輸出 token、可關閉的思考模式，或 2026-04 的知識截止日期，就選 gpt-6-astra。
Benchmark 成績
供應商公布： Alibaba (Qwen) Anthropic ByteDance DeepSeek Google MiniMax Moonshot OpenAI Tencent Z.ai
定價
| Gemini 3.6 Flash | GPT-6 Astra | Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 輸入 / 1M tokens | $0.75 | $10 | 0.075× |
| 輸出 / 1M tokens | $3.75 | $50 | 0.075× |
| 快取讀取 / 1M tokens | $0.075 | $1 | 0.075× |
| 快取寫入 | - | 不額外計費 | - |
費率取自網站建置時的即時目錄；各模型頁面都列有最新的價目。
兩者的相對位置：每 1M tokens 的輸入價格，涵蓋同一計費單位下全部 79 個聊天模型（對數尺度）
功能
| Gemini 3.6 Flash | GPT-6 Astra | |
|---|---|---|
| 工具使用 | 是 | 是 |
| 思考控制 | 一律開啟 | 可設定 |
| 結構化輸出 | 是 | 是 |
| 提示詞快取 | 隱式 + 顯式 | 隱式（自動） |
| 快取存活時間 | 未公布 | 5-10m, up to 1h |
| 最小快取前綴 | 4096 個 token | 1024 個 token |
規格
| Gemini 3.6 Flash | GPT-6 Astra | |
|---|---|---|
| 輸入模態 | 文字 圖像 音訊 影片 | 文字 圖像 |
| 輸出模態 | 文字 | 文字 |
| 發布日期 | 2026-07-21 | 2026-09-03 |
| 知識截止日期 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
| 上下文視窗 | 1M | 1.1M |
| 最大輸出 | 66K | 128K |
| 思考參數 | thinkingLevel | reasoning.effort |
| 可接受的值 |
| reasoning.effort
|
| 預設值 | medium | medium |
規格摘錄自各供應商的文件；供應商沒有公布的項目就直接略過，不自行推測。 完整來源： Gemini 3.6 Flash · GPT-6 Astra
同一段提示詞，兩個模型，經閘道實測
Gemini 3.6 Flash 通過 · 3 sentences
Enabling reasoning causes the model to generate thousands of internal "thinking" tokens behind the scenes to process logic before delivering the final response. Because our vendor bills us for every token generated—including these intermediate processing steps—our billable output volume per query surged significantly. Since output tokens carry a much higher unit cost than input tokens, this jump in processing volume directly doubled our overall spend.
輸出 893 tok (+816 思考) 延遲 4.7 s
GPT-6 Astra 通過 · 3 sentences
Enabling reasoning makes the model do more work per request, often generating internal reasoning tokens that are billed even though they do not appear in the final answer. If traffic, model choice, and pricing stayed the same, those extra tokens likely explain why our bill doubled—not longer answers or more users. We should verify the usage breakdown, then reserve higher reasoning levels for tasks where improved results justify the added cost.
輸出 283 tok (+196 思考) 延遲 17.2 s
是否照指令做（剛好三句，數得出來）、語氣是否貼合對象（寫給 CFO 看），以及下方 token 計量顯示出的隱藏思考計費落差。
Gemini 3.6 Flash 通過 · 8/8 cases
Here is the fixed function along with an explanation of the bugs: ```python def longest_run(xs): if not xs: return 0 best = 1 cur = 1 for i in range(1, len(xs)): if xs[i] == xs[i - 1]: cur += 1 else: cur = 1 best = max(best, cur) return best ``` ### Explanation The original function initialized `cur` and `best` to `0` and incremented `cur` on matching adjacent items, which meant it was counting identical adjacent *pairs* rather than the total number of *elements* in a run. This caused single-element inputs to skip the loop and return `0` instead of `1`, and undercounted all run lengths by 1 (for example, a run of two items at the end of the list resulted in `cur = 1`). […]
輸出 2034 tok (+1768 思考) 延遲 10.0 s
GPT-6 Astra 通過 · 8/8 cases
```python def longest_run(xs): if not xs: return 0 best = cur = 1 for i in range(1, len(xs)): if xs[i] == xs[i - 1]: cur += 1 else: cur = 1 best = max(best, cur) return best ``` The original code counts equal adjacent pairs rather than items, so every nonempty run is undercounted by one: a single-element input returns `0`, and a run of three equal items returns `2`. Starting and resetting `cur` to `1` counts the first item of each run, while the empty-input check preserves a result of `0`. Updating `best` after each iteration includes runs ending at the last index without needing a final flush; the original also updated during trailing runs, but undercounted them.
輸出 321 tok (+131 思考) 延遲 13.5 s
修正是否真的正確（跑得起來）、說明的資訊密度，以及在範圍明確的任務上的 token 效率。
Gemini 3.6 Flash 通過 · 5/5 fields, guidance "withheld"
```json { "company": "Meridian Robotics", "quarter": "September quarter", "revenue_usd_m": 412, "growth_pct": null, "guidance": "withheld" } ```
輸出 2843 tok (+2783 思考) 延遲 13.1 s
GPT-6 Astra 通過 · 5/5 fields, guidance "Formal guidance is withheld pending the "
{ "company": "Meridian Robotics", "quarter": "September quarter", "revenue_usd_m": null, "growth_pct": "eleven and change", "guidance": "Formal guidance is withheld pending the Q4 close." }
輸出 329 tok (+267 思考) 延遲 16.9 s
是否遵守 schema（不自創欄位）、面對幻覺誘因的表現（題目明確不給 guidance），以及結構化輸出路徑的差異。
Gemini 3.6 Flash 未通過 · 60 words, 0 banned, 0 questions
72: reducing 73: your 74: monthly 75: token 76: spend. S6 (21): 77: You 78: can 79: easily 80: set 81: custom 82: expiration 83: rules, 84: configure 85: TTL 86: settings, 87: and 88: manage 89: cache 90: invalidation 91: across 92: all 93: vendors 94: from 95: one 96: centralized 97: dashboard. S7 (23): 98: Start 99: optimizing […]
輸出 4092 tok (+3929 思考) 延遲 16.3 s
GPT-6 Astra 通過 · 120 words, 0 banned, 1 question
Introducing Cross Provider Prompt Cache, a new API gateway feature that reuses eligible prompt content across supported AI providers. Why pay to process the same context every time? Configure caching once at the gateway, then route requests between models while keeping shared instructions, reference material, and conversation prefixes ready for reuse. Caching controls let teams set expiration windows, isolate tenants, and exclude sensitive content. Cache analytics show hit rates, estimated savings, and latency trends, helping developers tune performance with confidence. Existing routing policies continue to work, so adoption fits your current architecture. Start with a single application, measure the results, and expand as needed. Available today in the dashboard and API, with documentation and examples to guide your first deployment.
輸出 665 tok (+516 思考) 延遲 19.3 s
是否遵守限制（字數上限、禁用詞清單、只能有一句問句）、文字風格的特徵，以及長度控制。
改一行程式碼就能在兩者之間切換
下面每個頁籤都列了這兩個模型 ID，要改的只有醒目標示的那兩行。端點、金鑰和請求格式都不變。
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://synthorai.io/v1",
api_key="sk-syn-...",
)
resp = client.chat.completions.create(
model="gemini-3.6-flash",
# model="gpt-6-astra", # 取消這一行的註解，並把上一行註解掉
messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Summarize this diff"}],
)
print(resp.choices[0].message.content)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
baseURL: "https://synthorai.io/v1",
apiKey: "sk-syn-...",
});
const resp = await client.chat.completions.create({
model: "gemini-3.6-flash",
// model: "gpt-6-astra", // 取消這一行的註解，並把上一行註解掉
messages: [{ role: "user", content: "Summarize this diff" }],
});
console.log(resp.choices[0].message.content);curl https://synthorai.io/v1/chat/completions \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sk-syn-..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "gemini-3.6-flash",
# "model": "gpt-6-astra", # 取消這一行的註解，並把上一行註解掉
"messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
}'package main
import (
"context"
"fmt"
"github.com/openai/openai-go/v3"
"github.com/openai/openai-go/v3/option"
)
func main() {
client := openai.NewClient(
option.WithBaseURL("https://synthorai.io/v1"),
option.WithAPIKey("sk-syn-..."),
)
resp, _ := client.Chat.Completions.New(context.TODO(), openai.ChatCompletionNewParams{
Model: "gemini-3.6-flash",
// Model: "gpt-6-astra", // 取消這一行的註解，並把上一行註解掉
Messages: []openai.ChatCompletionMessageParamUnion{
openai.UserMessage("Summarize this diff"),
},
})
fmt.Println(resp.Choices[0].Message.Content)
}import com.openai.client.OpenAIClient;
import com.openai.client.okhttp.OpenAIOkHttpClient;
import com.openai.models.chat.completions.*;
OpenAIClient client = OpenAIOkHttpClient.builder()
.baseUrl("https://synthorai.io/v1")
.apiKey("sk-syn-...")
.build();
ChatCompletion resp = client.chat().completions().create(
ChatCompletionCreateParams.builder()
.model("gemini-3.6-flash")
// .model("gpt-6-astra") // 取消這一行的註解，並把上一行註解掉
.addUserMessage("Summarize this diff")
.build());
System.out.println(resp.choices().get(0).message().content().orElse(""));常見問題
Gemini 3.6 Flash 和 GPT-6 Astra 哪個比較便宜？
以「輸入 / 1M tokens」來看，Gemini 3.6 Flash 比較便宜（$0.75 對 $10，相差 13×）。其他項目的結果可能相反，完整價目請看上表；實際成本要看你的用量組合。
可以只串接一次，就對 Gemini 3.6 Flash 和 GPT-6 Astra 做 A/B 測試嗎？
可以。兩個模型都走同一個 OpenAI 相容端點，用的也是同一把 API 金鑰，切換時只要改一行裡的模型名稱字串。你可以把一部分流量分別導到兩邊，再直接比較帳單。
Gemini 3.6 Flash 與 GPT-6 Astra 支援提示詞快取嗎？
支援。兩者的快取讀取費率都低於輸入費率，所以前綴已經進快取的工作負載，實際成本會比官網價算出來的低。確切的快取讀取價格請見上方定價表。