Model Comparison
GPT-4.1
vs. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Comparing 2 AI models · 12 benchmarks · OpenAI, Google
Recommended Pick
Go Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 12 metric wins Strongest on: Value, Throughput, Reasoning
Best Value
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
100.0 value score
65.3 reasoning / $4.50/1M
Lowest Price
GPT-4.1
$2.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
65.3 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
55.5 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
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Speed gap
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview generates about 1.1x as many tokens per second as GPT-4.1.
Reasoning gap
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads GPT-4.1 by 22.2 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads GPT-4.1 by 33.7 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview wins 12 measurable categories, including Value, Throughput, Reasoning, Intelligence.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
GPT-4.1
OpenAI
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Op GPT-4.1 | Top Pick Go Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $2.00/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $8.00/1M | $12.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $3.50/1M | $4.50/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | OpenAI | |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 126.6 tok/s | 136.9 tok/s |
| TTFT | 571ms | 40400ms |
| Latency | 571ms | 40400ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 84.8 | 100.0 |
| Reasoning Score | 43.1 | 65.3 |
| Intelligence | 26.3 | 57.2 |
| Coding | 21.8 | 55.5 |
| Math | 34.7 | — |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 66.6% | 94.1% |
| MMLU Pro | 80.6% | — |
| HLE | 4.6% | 44.7% |
| LiveCodeBench | 45.7% | — |
| MATH 500 | 91.3% | — |
| AIME 2025 | 34.7% | — |
| AIME (Original) | 43.7% | — |
| SciCode | 38.1% | 58.9% |
| LCR | 61.0% | 72.7% |
| IFBench | 43.0% | 77.1% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 47.1% | 95.6% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 13.6% | 53.8% |
Key Takeaways
GPT-4.1 offers the best value at $2.00/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the strongest reasoning profile with a 65.3 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview reaches a 55.5 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
GPT-4.1
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
