Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 18.2. Magistral Small 1.2 is 4.0x cheaper at $0.50/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M.
| Metric | Magistral Small 1.2 | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 18.2 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 14.8 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 80.3 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 102 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.33s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.50 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $12 |
| Context Window | N/A |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Magistral Small 1.2 on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 18.2. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 14.8.
Both models deliver similar output speeds: Magistral Small 1.2 at 102 tok/s and Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview at 113 tok/s. Time to first token is 0.33s for Magistral Small 1.2 vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Magistral Small 1.2 is more affordable at $0.50/1M input tokens ($1.50/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 4.0x 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, Magistral Small 1.2 would cost approximately $3.00/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose Magistral Small 1.2 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 14.8), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
Magistral Small 1.2 is cheaper at $0.50/1M 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 Magistral Small 1.2's 102 tok/s.
No, Magistral Small 1.2 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 Magistral Small 1.2 may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.