Model Comparison
V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning)
vs. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Comparing 2 AI models · 10 benchmarks · DeepSeek, Google
Recommended Pick
Go Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 10 metric wins Strongest on: Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence
Best Value
V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning)
100.0 value score
42.5 reasoning / $0.45/1M
Lowest Price
V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning)
$0.27/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
61.8 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
68.8 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning) is 7.4x cheaper on input tokens than Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
Reasoning gap
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning) by 19.3 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview wins 10 measurable categories, including Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence, GPQA.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning)
DeepSeek
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | De V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning) | Top Pick Go Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.27/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $1.00/1M | $12.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.45/1M | $4.50/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | DeepSeek | |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 139.6 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 28984ms |
| Latency | — | 28984ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 14.6 |
| Reasoning Score | 42.5 | 61.8 |
| Intelligence | 21.4 | 46.5 |
| Coding | — | 68.8 |
| Math | 53.7 | — |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 75.1% | 94.1% |
| MMLU Pro | 83.6% | — |
| HLE | 8.4% | 44.7% |
| LiveCodeBench | 52.9% | — |
| AIME 2025 | 53.7% | — |
| SciCode | 32.1% | 58.9% |
| LCR | 43.3% | 72.7% |
| IFBench | 41.2% | 77.1% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 37.1% | 95.6% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 31.8% | 53.8% |
Key Takeaways
V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning) offers the best value at $0.27/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the strongest reasoning profile with a 61.8 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview reaches a 68.8 coding index, making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
V3.1 Terminus (Non-reasoning)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
