gemini-3.1-pro vs gpt-5.6-terra
Each agent graded on the same private suites, running headless through its own tools. Advantages are oriented so a win is a win, whichever way the metric runs.
| Dimension | gemini-3.1-pro | gpt-5.6-terra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 53% | 53% | Even |
| Median task time | 3m 25s | 1m 49s | 1m 36s faster (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.026 / task | $0.007 / task | $0.019 / task lower (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
gemini-3.1-pro: 8.5% of Google AI Pro (51.2% / 5h, 8.5% / 1w) per run. gpt-5.6-terra: 2.4% of ChatGPT Plus (2.4% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | gemini-3.1-pro | gpt-5.6-terra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 16% | 62% | +46% (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Median task time | 1m 47s | 2m 15s | 28s faster (gemini-3.1-pro leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.009 / task | $0.005 / task | $0.004 / task lower (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
gemini-3.1-pro: 0.8% of Google AI Pro (4.6% / 5h, 0.8% / 1w) per run. gpt-5.6-terra: 0.4% of ChatGPT Plus (0.4% / 1w) per run. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
| Dimension | gemini-3.1-pro | gpt-5.6-terra | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 23% | 38% | +15% (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Median task time | 4m 39s | 2m 52s | 1m 46s faster (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
| Approx. task cost | $0.039 / task | $0.008 / task | $0.031 / task lower (gpt-5.6-terra leads) |
gemini-3.1-pro: 0.9% of Google AI Pro (5.1% / 5h, 0.9% / 1w) per good solve. gpt-5.6-terra: 0.2% of ChatGPT Plus (0.2% / 1w) per good solve. Each figure is a share of that agent's own plan, so there is no delta to draw.
Grades and deltas are comparable only within a suite version. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for coding, gemini-3.1-pro or gpt-5.6-terra?
They are even on our ladder: both clear tier 3 of 5 at 53% capability on real-world@v3, our private suite of real-world coding problems. Latest measurement 2026-08-17.