Updated Mar 10, 2026

Our Verdict

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Qwen3.5 9BRunner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition) has the edge — bigger model tier, major provider backing.

Qwen3.5 9B is 67x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

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Qwen3.5 9BvsGemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

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Why Qwen3.5 9B?

50x cheaper overall$0.10/M in · $0.15/M out

10 months newerMar 2026

Why Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)?

Dead even. This one's a coin flip.

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Qwen3.5 9BGemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Movie

The Godfather

The Godfather

2001

2001

Album

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark Side of the Moon

The Dark

Book

Dune

Dune

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

City

Paris

Kyoto

Game

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CHRONO

CHRONO

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01

Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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02

Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025text

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03

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025text

Here are 5 jokes:

Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!
What do you call a fish with no eyes? Fsh!
I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She seemed surprised.
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!
What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato!

All 5 of these jokes are unique.

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04

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026svg

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025svg

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05

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026svg

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025svg

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06

Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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07

Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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08

Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025website

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Which one handles your task better?

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09

Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025website

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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10

Mario Level UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025website

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11

Linear App Cloneweb design

Tests an AI's ability to replicate an existing UI with Tailwind CSS

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025website

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12

Framer-Style Animationweb design

Tests an AI's ability to create smooth web animations

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen3.5 9B

Qwen · Mar 2026website

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Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O Edition)

Google · May 2025website

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