Gemini 3 vs GPT-5.2 o1

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.

Google DeepMind

Gemini 3 Pro

4.8
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Winner
OpenAI

GPT-5.2 Thinking

4.9
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Our Pick
GPT-5.2 Thinking

GPT-5.2 Thinking edges out Gemini 3 Pro with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.

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Feature Comparison

Feature
Gemini 3
GPT-5.2 o1
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.8
4.9
Coding
4.7
4.8
Writing
4.5
4.5
Reasoning
4.8
5.0
Speed
4.7
3.8
Value
5.0
4.0
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$200
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$1.25
$15
Output (per 1M tokens)
$5
$60
Features
Context Window
1049K
128K
Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents

Gemini 3 Pro

Pros

  • Best value - cheapest premium model
  • Massive 1M+ token context
  • First model to hit 1500 Elo
  • True multimodal (video, audio, text, images)
  • Excellent for large codebases

Cons

  • Writing style less polished than Claude
  • Google ecosystem integration can be limiting
  • Deep Think mode limited to Ultra subscribers

GPT-5.2 Thinking

Pros

  • Best reasoning model from OpenAI
  • Edges out Gemini 3 and Claude Opus 4.5 on most tests
  • Performs at/above human expert level on GDPval
  • Excellent for coding, math, and document analysis
  • State-of-the-art on SWE-Bench Pro

Cons

  • Expensive ($200/mo for Pro subscription)
  • Slower than Instant variant
  • Requires Pro subscription for full access
  • Writing can feel robotic

Choose Gemini 3 if you need:

Large projects, budget-conscious users, multimodal tasks

Choose GPT-5.2 o1 if you need:

Complex reasoning, software engineering, research, math proofs

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Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.