Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 18.4. Llama 4 Maverick is 6.5x cheaper at $0.31/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M.
| Metric | Llama 4 Maverick | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 18.4 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 15.6 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 19.3 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 127 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.47s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.31 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.91 | $12 |
| Context Window | N/A |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Llama 4 Maverick on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 18.4. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 15.6.
Both models deliver similar output speeds: Llama 4 Maverick at 127 tok/s and Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview at 113 tok/s. Time to first token is 0.47s for Llama 4 Maverick vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Llama 4 Maverick is more affordable at $0.31/1M input tokens ($0.91/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 6.5x 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, Llama 4 Maverick would cost approximately $1.86/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose Llama 4 Maverick when you need lower cost. Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview when you need higher intelligence (57.2), stronger coding performance (55.5).
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on coding benchmarks (55.5 vs 15.6), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
Llama 4 Maverick is cheaper at $0.31/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
Llama 4 Maverick is faster, producing output at 127 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s.
No, Llama 4 Maverick 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 Llama 4 Maverick may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.