Model Comparison
Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Seed 2.1 TurboWhich is better in 2026?
Seed 2.1 Turbo has a slight edge in benchmark performance.
Verdict: Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Seed 2.1 Turbo — which is better?
Gemini 3.1 Pro (by Google) and Seed 2.1 Turbo (by ByteDance) 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 3 benchmarks (APEX-Agents, BrowseComp, SciCode), while Seed 2.1 Turbo is better at 4 benchmarks (Humanity's Last Exam, MCP Atlas, MMMU-Pro, SWE-Bench Pro). Seed 2.1 Turbo has a slight edge in benchmark performance.
Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro if…
- you want predictable pricing at $2.50/M input and $15.00/M output
Choose Seed 2.1 Turbo if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 4 of 7 shared benchmarks
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Jun 2026
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
Gemini 3.1 Pro outperforms in 3 benchmarks (APEX-Agents, BrowseComp, SciCode), while Seed 2.1 Turbo is better at 4 benchmarks (Humanity's Last Exam, MCP Atlas, MMMU-Pro, SWE-Bench Pro).
Seed 2.1 Turbo has a slight edge in benchmark performance.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only Gemini 3.1 Pro specifies input context (1,048,576 tokens). Only Gemini 3.1 Pro specifies output context (65,536 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both Gemini 3.1 Pro and Seed 2.1 Turbo support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Seed 2.1 Turbo
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 Seed 2.1 Turbo was released on 2026-06-24.
Seed 2.1 Turbo is 4 months newer than Gemini 3.1 Pro.
Feb 19, 2026
4 months ago
Jun 24, 2026
1 days ago
4mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3.1 Pro has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while Seed 2.1 Turbo'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 Seed 2.1 Turbo's cutoff date.
Jan 2025
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Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
Seed 2.1 Turbo
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3.1 Pro vs Seed 2.1 Turbo.