Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 7.9. Jamba 1.6 Mini is 10.0x cheaper at $0.20/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M. For speed, Jamba 1.6 Mini wins at 183 tok/s vs 113 tok/s.
| Metric | Jamba 1.6 Mini | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 7.9 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | N/A | 55.5 |
| Math Score | N/A | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 183 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.60s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.40 | $12 |
| Context Window | N/A | 1.0M |
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text | Audio + File + Image + Text + Video |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Jamba 1.6 Mini on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 7.9.
Jamba 1.6 Mini generates output significantly faster at 183 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s, making it 1.6x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.60s for Jamba 1.6 Mini vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Jamba 1.6 Mini is more affordable at $0.20/1M input tokens ($0.40/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 10.0x more expensive per token, which can add up significantly at scale. For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, Jamba 1.6 Mini would cost approximately $1.20/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose Jamba 1.6 Mini when you need faster output (183 tok/s), lower cost. Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview when you need higher intelligence (57.2).
Jamba 1.6 Mini is cheaper at $0.20/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
Jamba 1.6 Mini is faster, producing output at 183 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s.
No, Jamba 1.6 Mini does not support image input. However, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview does support images.
It depends on your priorities. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on intelligence (57.2), but Jamba 1.6 Mini may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| Output Modalities |
| Text |
| Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |