Model Comparison
Gemini 2.5 Pro vs GPT-5.1 Codex
GPT-5.1 Codex significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 2.5 Pro and GPT-5.1 Codex cost the same.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 2.5 Pro outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while GPT-5.1 Codex is better at 1 benchmark (SWE-Bench Verified).
GPT-5.1 Codex significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/1M tokens) costs the same as GPT-5.1 Codex ($1.25/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 2.5 Pro ($10.00/1M tokens) costs the same as GPT-5.1 Codex ($10.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 2.5 Pro and GPT-5.1 Codex cost the same.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 2.5 Pro accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GPT-5.1 Codex's 400,000 tokens. GPT-5.1 Codex can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Gemini 2.5 Pro is limited to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemini 2.5 Pro and GPT-5.1 Codex support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 2.5 Pro
GPT-5.1 Codex
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 2.5 Pro was released on 2025-05-20, while GPT-5.1 Codex was released on 2025-11-19.
GPT-5.1 Codex is 6 months newer than Gemini 2.5 Pro.
May 20, 2025
11 months ago
Nov 19, 2025
5 months ago
6mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 2.5 Pro has a knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while GPT-5.1 Codex has a cutoff of 2024-09-30.
Gemini 2.5 Pro has more recent training data (up to 2025-01-31), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to GPT-5.1 Codex (2024-09-30).
Jan 2025
4 mo newerSep 2024
Provider Availability
Gemini 2.5 Pro is available from Google. GPT-5.1 Codex is available from OpenAI.
Gemini 2.5 Pro
GPT-5.1 Codex
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 2.5 Pro vs GPT-5.1 Codex