Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 15.7. Ling-flash-2.0 is 14.3x cheaper at $0.14/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M. For speed, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview wins at 113 tok/s vs 68 tok/s.
| Metric | Ling-flash-2.0 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 15.7 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 16.7 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 65.3 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 68 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 1.74s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.14 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.57 | $12 |
| Context Window | N/A |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Ling-flash-2.0 on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 15.7. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 16.7.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview generates output significantly faster at 113 tok/s compared to Ling-flash-2.0's 68 tok/s, making it 1.7x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 1.74s for Ling-flash-2.0 vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Ling-flash-2.0 is more affordable at $0.14/1M input tokens ($0.57/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 14.3x 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, Ling-flash-2.0 would cost approximately $0.84/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose Ling-flash-2.0 when you need lower cost. Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview when you need higher intelligence (57.2), stronger coding performance (55.5), faster output (113 tok/s).
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on coding benchmarks (55.5 vs 16.7), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
Ling-flash-2.0 is cheaper at $0.14/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is faster, producing output at 113 tok/s compared to Ling-flash-2.0's 68 tok/s.
No, Ling-flash-2.0 does not support image input. However, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview does support images.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| 1.0M |
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text | Audio + File + Image + Text + Video |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |
It depends on your priorities. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on intelligence (57.2), but Ling-flash-2.0 may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.