Model Comparison
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs ERNIE 4.5Which is better in 2026?
Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. ERNIE 4.5 is 4.3x cheaper per token.
Verdict: Gemini 3.1 Pro vs ERNIE 4.5 — which is better?
Gemini 3.1 Pro (by Google) and ERNIE 4.5 (by Baidu) 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 3.1 Pro outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while ERNIE 4.5 is better at 0 benchmarks. Gemini 3.1 Pro significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
On price, ERNIE 4.5 is roughly 4.3x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Gemini 3.1 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 3.1 Pro if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 1 of 1 shared benchmarks
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Feb 2026
Choose ERNIE 4.5 if…
- cost matters — it's about 4.3x cheaper per token
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3.1 Pro outperforms in 1 benchmarks (GPQA), while ERNIE 4.5 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 6.3x more expensive than ERNIE 4.5 ($0.40/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3.1 Pro ($15.00/1M tokens) is 3.8x more expensive than ERNIE 4.5 ($4.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3.1 Pro is more expensive than ERNIE 4.5.*
* 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 ERNIE 4.5's 128,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Gemini 3.1 Pro supports multimodal inputs, whereas ERNIE 4.5 does not.
Gemini 3.1 Pro can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
ERNIE 4.5
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 ERNIE 4.5 was released on 2025-06-25.
Gemini 3.1 Pro is 8 months newer than ERNIE 4.5.
Feb 19, 2026
4 months ago
7mo newerJun 25, 2025
12 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3.1 Pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while ERNIE 4.5'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 ERNIE 4.5's cutoff date.
Jan 2025
—
Provider Availability
Gemini 3.1 Pro is available from Google. ERNIE 4.5 is available from Novita.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
ERNIE 4.5
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Detailed Comparison
| Feature |
|---|
FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.1 Pro vs ERNIE 4.5.