Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Nova Premier | Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $2.5 | $2 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $12.5 | $12 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $4.50/M tokens vs $5.00/M for Nova Premier.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) wins 11 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 1 for Nova Premier. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) generates tokens faster at 117 tok/s vs 69 tok/s. Nova Premier also has lower time-to-first-token (0.87s vs 39.61s).
Choose based on your priorities: Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) for lower cost, Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) for stronger benchmark performance, and Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.