Code Davinci 001 vs Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
Code Davinci 001 (2021) and Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite (2026) compare a coding-specialized model against a standalone API model. Code Davinci 001 ships a not-yet-sourced context window, while Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite ships a 1.05m-token context window. This page treats the result as workflow and deployment fit, not a universal model winner.
Treat this as a product-type comparison: Code Davinci 001 is coding-specialized model, while Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is standalone API model. Choose based on workflow fit before reading any benchmark or price row as decisive.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Code Davinci 001 | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Coding-specialized model | Standalone API model |
| Best for | custom coding agents and code generation | multimodal apps, tool-calling agents, and long-context analysis |
| Decision fit | Coding | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | — | 1.05m |
| Cheapest output | - | $1.50/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 0 tracked | 3 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | 0 shared | 0 shared |
Decision tradeoffs
- Local decision data tags Code Davinci 001 for Coding.
- Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite has broader tracked provider coverage for fallback and route flexibility.
- Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite uniquely exposes Vision, Multimodal, and JSON / Tool use in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
Monthly cost at traffic
Estimate token spend from the cheapest tracked input and output route or tier on this page.
Code Davinci 001
Unavailable
No complete token price in local provider data
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite
$575
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Google AI Studio
Cost delta unavailable until both models have sourced input and output token prices.
Switch friction
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Code Davinci 001 and Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite adds Vision, Multimodal, and JSON / Tool use in local capability data.
- No overlapping tracked provider route is sourced for Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite and Code Davinci 001; plan for SDK, billing, or endpoint changes.
- Check replacement coverage for Vision, Multimodal, and JSON / Tool use before moving production traffic.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021-07-01 | 2026-05-07 |
| Context window | — | 1.05m |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Architecture | Decoder Only | Decoder Only |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Openness | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Weights | Not released | Not released |
| Code | Unknown | Unknown |
| Commercial use | Commercial use: conditional | Commercial use: conditional |
| Knowledge cutoff | - | 2025-01 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Code Davinci 001 | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | - | $0.25/1M tokens |
| Output price | - | $1.50/1M tokens |
| Providers | - |
Capabilities
| Capability | Code Davinci 001 | Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | No | Yes |
| Multimodal | No | Yes |
| Reasoning | No | No |
| JSON / Tool use | No | Yes |
| Structured outputs | No | Yes |
| Code execution | No | Yes |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
No shared benchmark scores are currently available for this pair.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-29. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.