Model Comparison
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Claude Opus 4.1
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 3.1 Pro is 5.3x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3.1 Pro outperforms in 3 benchmarks (GPQA, MMMLU, SWE-Bench Verified), while Claude Opus 4.1 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 6.0x cheaper than Claude Opus 4.1 ($15.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($15.00/1M tokens) is 5.0x cheaper than Claude Opus 4.1 ($75.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Claude Opus 4.1 is more expensive than Gemini 3.1 Pro.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 3.1 Pro accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to Claude Opus 4.1's 200,000 tokens. Gemini 3.1 Pro can generate longer responses up to 65,536 tokens, while Claude Opus 4.1 is limited to 32,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemini 3.1 Pro and Claude Opus 4.1 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Claude Opus 4.1
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 Claude Opus 4.1 was released on 2025-08-05.
Gemini 3.1 Pro is 7 months newer than Claude Opus 4.1.
Feb 19, 2026
1 months ago
6mo newerAug 5, 2025
8 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3.1 Pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while Claude Opus 4.1's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm Gemini 3.1 Pro's training data extends to 2025-01-31, but cannot make a direct comparison without Claude Opus 4.1's cutoff date.
Jan 2025
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Provider Availability
Gemini 3.1 Pro is available from Google. Claude Opus 4.1 is available from Anthropic, Bedrock, Google.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Claude Opus 4.1
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Claude Opus 4.1
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Claude Opus 4.1