Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) | Grok 4.5 (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $2 | $2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $12 | $6 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Grok 4.5 (high) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $3.00/M tokens vs $4.50/M for Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high).
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 4 for Grok 4.5 (high). See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Grok 4.5 (high) generates tokens faster at 96 tok/s vs 0 tok/s. Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) also has lower time-to-first-token (0.00s vs 17.19s).
Choose based on your priorities: Grok 4.5 (high) for lower cost, Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) for stronger benchmark performance, and Grok 4.5 (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.