Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 26.4. GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) is 4.1x cheaper at $0.49/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M. For speed, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview wins at 113 tok/s vs 41 tok/s.
| Metric | GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 26.4 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 26.3 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 73.7 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 41 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.99s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.49 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $1.90 | $12 |
| Context Window | N/A |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 26.4. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 26.3.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview generates output significantly faster at 113 tok/s compared to GLM-4.5 (Reasoning)'s 41 tok/s, making it 2.7x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.99s for GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) is more affordable at $0.49/1M input tokens ($1.90/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 4.1x 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, GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) would cost approximately $2.94/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) when you need lower cost. 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 26.3), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) is cheaper at $0.49/1M 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 GLM-4.5 (Reasoning)'s 41 tok/s.
No, GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) 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 GLM-4.5 (Reasoning) may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.