Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview When
- A 55.5 Coding Index plus 94.1 GPQA and 44.7 HLE scores in TokenHub
- $2 input and $12 output per million tokens, with a 1.048M context window
- The broadest input coverage here: text, image, video, audio, and PDF
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview vs Claude Sonnet 4.6
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview from Google and Claude Sonnet 4.6 from Anthropic are shown side by side so you can compare pricing, model IDs, context and output limits, modalities, tool use, release details, and benchmark results where data is available.
Overall Recommendation
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is the stronger default, with higher Intelligence and Coding indexes, broader input modalities, and lower token prices. Choose Claude Sonnet 4.6 for a mature Claude-centered production workflow.
Recommendation based on Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort).
Comparison Highlights
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Best For
Multimodal reasoninggroundingmulti-step tool use
Balanced codingagentsproduction knowledge work
How To Read ItUse-case synthesis from model capabilities and positioning.
Workload Fit
MultimodalAgentsGrounding
CodingAgentsProduction
How To Read ItThe workloads each model is most directly shaped for.
Input
$2/MEdge
$3/M
How To Read ItLower is better when prompts or retrieval payloads are large.
Output
$12/MEdge
$15/M
How To Read ItLower is better for reasoning-heavy or long-generation traffic.
Context length
1M
1M
How To Read ItHigher is better for repositories, retrieval packs, and transcripts.
Input modalities
Audio, Image, PDF, Text, VideoEdge
Image, PDF, Text
How To Read ItBroader input support reduces the need for separate vision or video models.
Model Selection Guide
Choose Claude Sonnet 4.6 When
- A 47.2 Intelligence Index and 50.9 Coding Index in TokenHub’s max-effort profile
- $3 input and $15 output per million tokens
- A 1M context window, 64K maximum output, and text, image, and PDF input
Basic Information
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Name
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Model id
Gemini 3.1 Pro Previewgemini-3.1-pro-preview
Intro
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGemini 3.1 Pro Preview is presented as a reliability-focused refinement of Gemini 3 Pro. Google’s preview notes emphasize better thinking, token efficiency, grounding, factuality, software engineering, agentic tool use, and multi-step execution. The preview label matters: it should be described as an advanced but evolving model for teams testing the next Pro behavior.
Author
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle
Released date
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview2026-02-19
Context length
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview1M
Max output tokens
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview65.5K
Name
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude Sonnet 4.6
Model id
Claude Sonnet 4.6claude-sonnet-4.6
Intro
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude Sonnet 4.6 is presented as a broad upgrade for coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design. Anthropic materials describe it as a strong middle tier with 1M-context beta support and better agent behavior. It is suited to teams that want near-frontier capability with more practical cost and latency than Opus.
Author
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Released date
Claude Sonnet 4.62026-02-17
Context length
Claude Sonnet 4.61M
Max output tokens
Claude Sonnet 4.664K
Name
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Name
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude Sonnet 4.6
Model id
Gemini 3.1 Pro Previewgemini-3.1-pro-preview
Model id
Claude Sonnet 4.6claude-sonnet-4.6
Intro
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGemini 3.1 Pro Preview is presented as a reliability-focused refinement of Gemini 3 Pro. Google’s preview notes emphasize better thinking, token efficiency, grounding, factuality, software engineering, agentic tool use, and multi-step execution. The preview label matters: it should be described as an advanced but evolving model for teams testing the next Pro behavior.
Intro
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude Sonnet 4.6 is presented as a broad upgrade for coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, knowledge work, and design. Anthropic materials describe it as a strong middle tier with 1M-context beta support and better agent behavior. It is suited to teams that want near-frontier capability with more practical cost and latency than Opus.
Author
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle
Author
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Released date
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview2026-02-19
Released date
Claude Sonnet 4.62026-02-17
Context length
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview1M
Context length
Claude Sonnet 4.61M
Max output tokens
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview65.5K
Max output tokens
Claude Sonnet 4.664K
Pricing
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Input
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview$2/M
Output
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview$12/M
Cached input
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview$0.2/M
Input
Claude Sonnet 4.6$3/M
Output
Claude Sonnet 4.6$15/M
Cached input
Claude Sonnet 4.6$0.3/M
Input
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview$2/M
Input
Claude Sonnet 4.6$3/M
Output
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview$12/M
Output
Claude Sonnet 4.6$15/M
Cached input
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview$0.2/M
Cached input
Claude Sonnet 4.6$0.3/M
Capabilities
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Reasoning
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Knowledge
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview2025-01-01
Attachment
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Input modalities
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewAudio, Image, PDF, Text, Video
Output modalities
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewText
Temperature
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Tool use
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Reasoning
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Knowledge
Claude Sonnet 4.62025-08-31
Attachment
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Input modalities
Claude Sonnet 4.6Image, PDF, Text
Output modalities
Claude Sonnet 4.6Text
Temperature
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Tool use
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Reasoning
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Reasoning
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Knowledge
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview2025-01-01
Knowledge
Claude Sonnet 4.62025-08-31
Attachment
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Attachment
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Input modalities
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewAudio, Image, PDF, Text, Video
Input modalities
Claude Sonnet 4.6Image, PDF, Text
Output modalities
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewText
Output modalities
Claude Sonnet 4.6Text
Temperature
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Temperature
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Tool use
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview
Tool use
Claude Sonnet 4.6
Benchmark
Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle
Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic
Intelligence
46.5
Coding
wins55.5
Intelligence
wins47.2
Coding
50.9
Knowledge & Reasoning
GPQA
wins94.1%
HLE
wins44.7%
GPQA
87.5%
HLE
30%
Coding
SciCode
wins58.9%
Terminal-Bench Hard
wins53.8%
SciCode
46.8%
Terminal-Bench Hard
53.0%
Instruction Following & Agent Tasks
IFBench
wins77.1%
AA-LCR
wins72.7%
Tau2
wins95.6%
IFBench
56.6%
AA-LCR
70.7%
Tau2
75.7%
FAQ
Which model is better, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview or Claude Sonnet 4.6?
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Claude Sonnet 4.6 should be compared by workload. This page places price, context, output limits, capabilities, and benchmark data side by side.
Is Claude Sonnet 4.6 cheaper than Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview?
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Use the pricing rows above to compare input, output, and cached input prices for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Claude Sonnet 4.6.
Which model supports a longer context length?
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview lists 1M context length, while Claude Sonnet 4.6 lists 1M.
Can I access both models through TokenHub?
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If both models are available in the TokenHub catalog, you can route requests to Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview and Claude Sonnet 4.6 through the TokenHub API.