Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 13.0. GPT-4.1 nano is 20.0x cheaper at $0.10/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M.
| Metric | GPT-4.1 nano | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 13.0 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 11.2 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 24.0 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 105 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.41s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.10 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.40 | $12 |
| Context Window | 1.0M |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms GPT-4.1 nano on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 13.0. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 11.2.
Both models deliver similar output speeds: GPT-4.1 nano at 105 tok/s and Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview at 113 tok/s. Time to first token is 0.41s for GPT-4.1 nano vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
GPT-4.1 nano is more affordable at $0.10/1M 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 20.0x 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, GPT-4.1 nano would cost approximately $0.60/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview offers a larger context window at 1.0M tokens compared to GPT-4.1 nano's 1.0M.
Choose GPT-4.1 nano 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 11.2), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
GPT-4.1 nano is cheaper at $0.10/1M 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 GPT-4.1 nano's 105 tok/s.
Yes, GPT-4.1 nano supports image input. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview also supports images.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| 1.0M |
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Image + Text + File | Audio + File + Image + Text + Video |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has a larger context window at 1.0M compared to GPT-4.1 nano's 1.0M.
It depends on your priorities. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on intelligence (57.2), but GPT-4.1 nano may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.