Model Comparison
Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT OSS 120BWhich is better in 2026?
Gemini 3 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT OSS 120B is 25.0x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT OSS 120B — which is better?
Gemini 3 Pro (by Google) and GPT OSS 120B (by OpenAI) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
Gemini 3 Pro outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam), while GPT OSS 120B is better at 0 benchmarks. Gemini 3 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, GPT OSS 120B is roughly 25.0x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Gemini 3 Pro also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Choose Gemini 3 Pro if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 2 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Nov 2025
Choose GPT OSS 120B if…
- cost matters — it's about 25.0x cheaper per token
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3 Pro outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam), while GPT OSS 120B is better at 0 benchmarks.
Gemini 3 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3 Pro ($2.00/1M tokens) is 22.2x more expensive than GPT OSS 120B ($0.09/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3 Pro ($12.00/1M tokens) is 26.7x more expensive than GPT OSS 120B ($0.45/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3 Pro is more expensive than GPT OSS 120B.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 3 Pro accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GPT OSS 120B's 131,072 tokens. GPT OSS 120B can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while Gemini 3 Pro is limited to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Gemini 3 Pro supports multimodal inputs, whereas GPT OSS 120B does not.
Gemini 3 Pro can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Gemini 3 Pro
GPT OSS 120B
License
Usage and distribution terms
Gemini 3 Pro is licensed under a proprietary license, while GPT OSS 120B uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemini 3 Pro was released on 2025-11-18, while GPT OSS 120B was released on 2025-08-05.
Gemini 3 Pro is 4 months newer than GPT OSS 120B.
Nov 18, 2025
6 months ago
3mo newerAug 5, 2025
10 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3 Pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Gemini 3 Pro's training data extends to 2025-01-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date.
Jan 2025
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Provider Availability
Gemini 3 Pro is available from Google. GPT OSS 120B is available from DeepInfra, Novita, OpenAI, Fireworks, Groq.
Gemini 3 Pro
GPT OSS 120B
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT OSS 120B.