Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 19.0. For speed, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview wins at 113 tok/s vs 65 tok/s.
| Metric | Nova Premier | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 19.0 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 13.8 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 17.3 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 65 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.88s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $2.50 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $13 | $12 |
| Context Window | 1M |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Nova Premier on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 19.0. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 13.8.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview generates output significantly faster at 113 tok/s compared to Nova Premier's 65 tok/s, making it 1.7x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.88s for Nova Premier vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is more affordable at $2.00/1M input tokens ($12/1M output), while Nova Premier costs $2.50/1M input ($13/1M output). For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, Nova Premier would cost approximately $15.00/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 Nova Premier's 1M.
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 13.8), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is cheaper at $2.00/1M input tokens vs $2.50/1M for Nova Premier.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is faster, producing output at 113 tok/s compared to Nova Premier's 65 tok/s.
Yes, Nova Premier 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 | Text + Image | 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 Nova Premier's 1M.
It depends on your priorities. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on intelligence (57.2), but Nova Premier may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.