Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Magistral Small 1.2 | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.5 | $0.25 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.5 | $1.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.56/M tokens vs $0.75/M for Magistral Small 1.2.
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 4 for Magistral Small 1.2. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite generates tokens faster at 303 tok/s vs 83 tok/s. Magistral Small 1.2 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.47s vs 5.07s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for lower cost, Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for stronger benchmark performance, and Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.