Model Comparison
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Gemini 2.5 Flash
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 2.5 Flash is 6.6x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3.1 Pro outperforms in 3 benchmarks (GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam, SWE-Bench Verified), while Gemini 2.5 Flash is better at 0 benchmarks.
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($2.50/1M tokens) is 8.3x more expensive than Gemini 2.5 Flash ($0.30/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($15.00/1M tokens) is 6.0x more expensive than Gemini 2.5 Flash ($2.50/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3.1 Pro is more expensive than Gemini 2.5 Flash.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Both models have the same input context window of 1,048,576 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemini 3.1 Pro and Gemini 2.5 Flash support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash
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 3.1 Pro was released on 2026-02-19, while Gemini 2.5 Flash was released on 2025-05-20.
Gemini 3.1 Pro is 9 months newer than Gemini 2.5 Flash.
Feb 19, 2026
1 months ago
9mo newerMay 20, 2025
11 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Both models have the same knowledge cutoff date of 2025-01-31.
They should have similar awareness of historical events and information up to this date.
Jan 2025
Jan 2025
Provider Availability
Gemini 3.1 Pro is available from Google. Gemini 2.5 Flash is available from Google.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Gemini 2.5 Flash
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Gemini 2.5 Flash