Model Comparison
Gemini 3 Flash vs GPT-4o mini
Gemini 3 Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT-4o mini is 4.3x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3 Flash outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, SWE-Bench Verified), while GPT-4o mini is better at 0 benchmarks.
Gemini 3 Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
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Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3 Flash ($0.50/1M tokens) is 3.3x more expensive than GPT-4o mini ($0.15/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3 Flash ($3.00/1M tokens) is 5.0x more expensive than GPT-4o mini ($0.60/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3 Flash is more expensive than GPT-4o mini.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 3 Flash accepts 1,000,000 input tokens compared to GPT-4o mini's 128,000 tokens. Gemini 3 Flash can generate longer responses up to 65,536 tokens, while GPT-4o mini is limited to 16,384 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemini 3 Flash and GPT-4o mini support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3 Flash
GPT-4o mini
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 Flash was released on 2025-12-17, while GPT-4o mini was released on 2024-07-18.
Gemini 3 Flash is 17 months newer than GPT-4o mini.
Dec 17, 2025
4 months ago
1.4yr newerJul 18, 2024
1.8 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3 Flash has a knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while GPT-4o mini has a cutoff of 2023-10-01.
Gemini 3 Flash has more recent training data (up to 2025-01-31), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to GPT-4o mini (2023-10-01).
Jan 2025
1.3 yr newerOct 2023
Provider Availability
Gemini 3 Flash is available from Google. GPT-4o mini is available from Azure.
Gemini 3 Flash
GPT-4o mini
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-4o mini
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3 Flash vs GPT-4o mini