Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT-5.1 Codex Mini
Side-by-side benchmark comparison across coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing.
Gemini 3 Pro by Google wins on 10 of 14 benchmarks against GPT-5.1 Codex Mini by OpenAI, which leads on 4. This head-to-head comparison covers coding, math, reasoning, speed, and pricing metrics from our benchmark data.
Category-by-Category Breakdown
General Intelligence: In general intelligence, Gemini 3 Pro scores 1492 on Chatbot Arena ELO compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 1310, while Gemini 3 Pro scores 89.8% on MMLU-Pro compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 72.0%.
Coding: In coding, Gemini 3 Pro scores 91.0% on HumanEval+ compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 88.0%, while Gemini 3 Pro scores 65.0% on SWE-bench Verified compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 55.0%, while Gemini 3 Pro scores 72.0% on LiveCodeBench compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 65.0%.
Math: In math, Gemini 3 Pro scores 92.0% on MATH compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 78.0%, while Gemini 3 Pro scores 97.5% on GSM8K compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 92.0%.
Reasoning: In reasoning, Gemini 3 Pro scores 91.9% on GPQA Diamond compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 52.0%, while Gemini 3 Pro scores 54.0% on ARC-AGI compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 35.0%.
Context: In context, Gemini 3 Pro scores 1.0M on Context Length compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 400K.
Pricing Comparison
Gemini 3 Pro costs $2.0/1M input tokens and $12.0/1M output tokens, while GPT-5.1 Codex Mini costs $0.25/1M input and $2.0/1M output. GPT-5.1 Codex Mini is the more affordable option for API usage.
Speed Comparison
Gemini 3 Pro generates output at 60 tok/s compared to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini's 170 tok/s, and the time to first token is 450 ms for Gemini 3 Pro versus 180 ms for GPT-5.1 Codex Mini. GPT-5.1 Codex Mini delivers faster throughput.
Verdict
For developers prioritizing coding and general intelligence and math, Gemini 3 Pro has the edge. For those who value affordability and speed, GPT-5.1 Codex Mini is the stronger choice.
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Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT-5.1 Codex Mini — FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 3 Pro or GPT-5.1 Codex Mini?
Gemini 3 Pro wins on more benchmarks overall (10 vs 4). However, the best choice depends on your specific needs — each model excels in different areas.
How does Gemini 3 Pro compare to GPT-5.1 Codex Mini for coding?
Gemini 3 Pro is better for coding, scoring 65.0% on SWE-bench Verified compared to 55.0%. SWE-bench tests real-world software engineering by resolving actual GitHub issues.
Is Gemini 3 Pro cheaper than GPT-5.1 Codex Mini?
Yes, GPT-5.1 Codex Mini is cheaper. Gemini 3 Pro costs $2.0/1M input and $12.0/1M output tokens. GPT-5.1 Codex Mini costs $0.25/1M input and $2.0/1M output tokens.
Which is faster, Gemini 3 Pro or GPT-5.1 Codex Mini?
GPT-5.1 Codex Mini is faster, generating output at 170 tok/s compared to 60 tok/s. Faster output speed means shorter wait times for API responses.
What benchmarks does the Gemini 3 Pro vs GPT-5.1 Codex Mini comparison cover?
This comparison covers 14 benchmarks including Chatbot Arena ELO, MMLU-Pro, HumanEval+, MATH, GPQA Diamond, SWE-bench Verified, Output Speed, LiveCodeBench, and more. Metrics span general intelligence, coding, math, reasoning, speed, and cost categories.