Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 15.4. For speed, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview wins at 113 tok/s vs 0 tok/s.
| Metric | Step3 VL 10B | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 15.4 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 13.9 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | N/A | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 0 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.00s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | Free | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | Free | $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 Step3 VL 10B on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 15.4. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 13.9.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview generates output significantly faster at 113 tok/s compared to Step3 VL 10B's 0 tok/s, making it Infinityx faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.00s for Step3 VL 10B vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Step3 VL 10B is completely free, while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input tokens and $12/1M output tokens.
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 13.9), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is faster, producing output at 113 tok/s compared to Step3 VL 10B's 0 tok/s.
No, Step3 VL 10B 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 Step3 VL 10B may be better for specific use cases like cost savings or speed-critical applications.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |