Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 36.0. NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) is 6.7x cheaper at $0.30/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M. For speed, NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) wins at 365 tok/s vs 113 tok/s.
| Metric | NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 36.0 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 31.2 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | N/A | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 365 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.54s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $0.75 | $12 |
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 36.0. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 31.2.
NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) generates output significantly faster at 365 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s, making it 3.2x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.54s for NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) is more affordable at $0.30/1M input tokens ($0.75/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 6.7x 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, NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) would cost approximately $1.80/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Choose NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) when you need faster output (365 tok/s), 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 31.2), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) is cheaper at $0.30/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) is faster, producing output at 365 tok/s compared to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview's 113 tok/s.
No, NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) does not support image input. However, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview does support images.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| N/A |
| 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 NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Super 120B A12B (Reasoning) may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.