Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 14.9. NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) is 10.0x cheaper at $0.20/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M.
| Metric | NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 14.9 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 11.8 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 75.0 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 133 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.27s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.20 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.60 | $12 |
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 14.9. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 11.8.
Both models deliver similar output speeds: NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) at 133 tok/s and Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview at 113 tok/s. Time to first token is 0.27s for NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) is more affordable at $0.20/1M input tokens ($0.60/1M 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, NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) would cost approximately $1.20/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) when you need lower cost. 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 11.8), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) is cheaper at $0.20/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) is faster, producing output at 133 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s.
No, NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) does not support image input. However, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview does support images.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| N/A |
| 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 NVIDIA Nemotron Nano 12B v2 VL (Reasoning) may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.