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Google announced Gemini Flash on 14 May 2024. Let’s look at how they perform and which one gives better and faster answers. Here’s a side-by-side comparison based on the screenshots, examining their responses to identical queries.
Question 1: “Who are you?”
Gemini 1.5 Pro:
• Provides a comprehensive description of itself, mentioning its nature as an AI trained by Google, and outlining various capabilities like answering questions, generating content, and more.
Gemini 1.5 Flash:
• Offers a simpler explanation, still accurate but with less detail about its functionalities.
Analysis:
Gemini 1.5 Pro gives a fuller description, suitable for users who prefer extensive information. Gemini 1.5 Flash, meanwhile, delivers a succinct answer, ideal for quick understanding without extra details.
Question 2: “Write me an open world RPG game background story.”
Gemini 1.5 Pro:
• Creates a rich, detailed narrative about a world called Aerilon, focusing on its historical context, the impact of a catastrophic event, and the setting for potential adventures.
Gemini 1.5 Flash:
• Also provides a creative story, but with slightly less depth. The narrative focuses on the impact of ancient magic and gods, offering enough detail for a quick setup.
Analysis:
Both tools handle creative tasks effectively, but Gemini 1.5 Pro’s response is noticeably more detailed, making it better for those who need depth in world-building. Gemini 1.5 Flash offers a faster, slightly simpler version that could appeal to users needing quick ideas.
Question 3: “Give me a CSS to disable a button”
Gemini 1.5 Pro:
• Offers a clear and accurate CSS snippet for disabling a button.
Gemini 1.5 Flash:
• Provides a similar CSS code, but not the conventional css that I expected.
Analysis:
In technical tasks, Gemini 1.5 Pro works better here.
Answer Comparison
| Questions | Gemini 1.5 Pro | Gemini 1.5 Flash |
| Who are you? | ✔ | |
| Write me an open world RPG game background story. | ✔ | |
| Give me a CSS to disable a button | ✔ |
Speed Comparison
| Questions | Gemini 1.5 Pro (seconds) | Gemini 1.5 Flash (seconds) |
| Who are you? | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Write me an open world RPG game background story. | 8.9 | 4.9 |
| Give me a CSS to disable a button | 10.1 | 2.4 |
| Average | 7.43 | 3.13 |
Final Thoughts
Gemini 1.5 Pro is perfect for when you need a lot of detail. It still gives better answer and can handle complicated questions. On the other hand, Gemini 1.5 Flash is all about speed, offering quick answers that are easy to understand, which is great when you’re in a hurry.