Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 27.1.
| Metric | Magistral Medium 1.2 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 27.1 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 21.7 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 82.0 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 89 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.46s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $5.00 | $12 |
| Context Window | N/A |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Magistral Medium 1.2 on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 27.1. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 21.7.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview generates output significantly faster at 113 tok/s compared to Magistral Medium 1.2's 89 tok/s, making it 1.3x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.46s for Magistral Medium 1.2 vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is more affordable at $2.00/1M input tokens ($12/1M output), while Magistral Medium 1.2 costs $2.00/1M input ($5.00/1M output). For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, Magistral Medium 1.2 would cost approximately $12.00/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview when you need higher intelligence (57.2), stronger coding performance (55.5).
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on coding benchmarks (55.5 vs 21.7), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is cheaper at $2.00/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Magistral Medium 1.2.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is faster, producing output at 113 tok/s compared to Magistral Medium 1.2's 89 tok/s.
No, Magistral Medium 1.2 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 Magistral Medium 1.2 may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.