Model Comparison
Gemini 1.0 Pro vs Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 1.0 Pro is 4.6x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 1.0 Pro outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, MMMU).
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 1.0 Pro ($0.50/1M tokens) is 2.5x cheaper than Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ($1.25/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 1.0 Pro ($1.50/1M tokens) is 6.7x cheaper than Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 ($10.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is more expensive than Gemini 1.0 Pro.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Gemini 1.0 Pro's 32,760 tokens. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 can generate longer responses up to 65,535 tokens, while Gemini 1.0 Pro is limited to 8,192 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 supports multimodal inputs, whereas Gemini 1.0 Pro does not.
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Gemini 1.0 Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemini 1.0 Pro was released on 2024-02-15, while Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 was released on 2025-06-05.
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is 16 months newer than Gemini 1.0 Pro.
Feb 15, 2024
2.2 years ago
Jun 5, 2025
10 months ago
1.3yr newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 1.0 Pro has a knowledge cutoff of 2024-02-01, while Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 has a cutoff of 2025-01-31.
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 has more recent training data (up to 2025-01-31), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to Gemini 1.0 Pro (2024-02-01).
Feb 2024
Jan 2025
11 mo newerProvider Availability
Gemini 1.0 Pro is available from Google. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05 is available from Google.
Gemini 1.0 Pro
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 1.0 Pro vs Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 06-05