Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 11.9. Solar Mini is 13.3x cheaper at $0.15/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M.
| Metric | Solar Mini | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 11.9 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | N/A | 55.5 |
| Math Score | N/A | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 90 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 1.19s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.15 | $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 Solar Mini on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 11.9.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview generates output significantly faster at 113 tok/s compared to Solar Mini's 90 tok/s, making it 1.3x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 1.19s for Solar Mini vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Solar Mini is more affordable at $0.15/1M input tokens ($0.15/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 13.3x 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, Solar Mini would cost approximately $0.90/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose Solar Mini when you need lower cost. Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview when you need higher intelligence (57.2).
Solar Mini is cheaper at $0.15/1M 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 Solar Mini's 90 tok/s.
No, Solar Mini 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 Solar Mini may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| Output Modalities |
| Text |
| Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |