Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Flash, Achieving 71% Score on DeepSWE 1.1

Google has released Gemini 3.8 Flash across its Gemini, Google AI Studio, and API platforms. According to Testing Catalog, the model scored 71% on the DeepSWE 1.1 benchmark, nearing the 74% score of Claude Opus 5 while maintaining a significantly lower price point. Pricing is set at $0.75 for input and $3.75 for output (including thinking tokens) until December 31, 2026, after which rates will increase to $1.50 and $7.50, respectively, starting January 1, 2027.