Gemini 2.5 Pro vs Grok-3
Gemini 2.5 Pro (2025) and Grok-3 (2025) are frontier-tier reasoning models from Google DeepMind and xAI. Gemini 2.5 Pro ships a 1m-token context window, while Grok-3 ships a 131k-token context window. On MMLU PRO, Gemini 2.5 Pro leads by 6.3 pts. This comparison covers specs, pricing, API access, capabilities, benchmarks, input and output token costs, and production fit for coding and agent workloads.
Gemini 2.5 Pro fits 8x more tokens; pick it for long-context work and Grok-3 for tighter calls.
Decision scorecard
Local evidence first| Signal | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Grok-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents | reasoning-heavy apps, multimodal apps, and tool-calling agents |
| Decision fit | Coding, RAG, and Agents | Coding, RAG, and Agents |
| Context window | 1m | 131k |
| Cheapest output | $10/1M tokens | $2.40/1M tokens |
| Provider routes | 4 tracked | 4 tracked |
| Shared benchmarks | MMLU PRO leader | 8 shared |
Decision tradeoffs
- Gemini 2.5 Pro holds a shared-benchmark lead on MMLU PRO, ahead by 6.3 points.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro has the larger context window for long prompts, retrieval packs, or transcript analysis.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro uniquely exposes Code execution in local model data.
- Local decision data tags Gemini 2.5 Pro for Coding, RAG, and Agents.
- Grok-3 holds a shared-benchmark lead on AIME 2025, ahead by 6.6 points.
- Grok-3 has the lower cheapest tracked output price at $2.40/1M tokens.
- Local decision data tags Grok-3 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.
Gemini 2.5 Pro
$3,500
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Google AI Studio <=200K tokens
Grok-3
$1,240
Cheapest tracked route/tier: Chutes AI
Estimated monthly gap: $2,260. Batch, cache, alternate speed tiers, and negotiated pricing are excluded from this local estimate.
Switch friction
- Provider overlap exists on OpenRouter; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Grok-3 is $7.60/1M tokens lower on cheapest tracked output pricing before cache, batch, or negotiated discounts.
- Check replacement coverage for Code execution before moving production traffic.
- Provider overlap exists on OpenRouter; start route-level A/B tests there.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro is $7.60/1M tokens higher on cheapest tracked output pricing, so quality gains need to justify the spend.
- Gemini 2.5 Pro adds Code execution in local capability data.
Specs
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025-06-17 | 2025-02-17 |
| Context window | 1m | 131k |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Architecture | Decoder Only | - |
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Openness | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Commercial use | Commercial use with conditions | Commercial use with conditions |
| Knowledge cutoff | 2025-01 | 2025-04 |
Pricing and availability
| Pricing attribute | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Grok-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price |
| $0.80/1M tokens |
| Output price |
| $2.40/1M tokens |
| Providers |
Capabilities
| Capability | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Grok-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision | Yes | Yes |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Reasoning | Yes | Yes |
| Function calling | Yes | Yes |
| Tool use | Yes | Yes |
| Structured outputs | Yes | Yes |
| Code execution | Yes | No |
| IDE integration | No | No |
| Computer use | No | No |
| Parallel agents | No | No |
Benchmarks
| Benchmark | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Grok-3 |
|---|---|---|
| MMLU PRO | 86.2 | 79.9 |
| Google-Proof Q&A | 86.4 | 84.6 |
| AIME 2025 | 86.7 | 93.3 |
| LiveCodeBench | 75.6 | 79.4 |
| Massive Multi-discipline Multimodal Understanding | 81.7 | 78.0 |
| HumanEval | 93.1 | 94.5 |
| Aider Polyglot | 83.1 | 53.3 |
| Chatbot Arena | 1398.0 | 1405.0 |
Deep dive
On shared benchmark coverage, MMLU PRO has Gemini 2.5 Pro at 86.2 and Grok-3 at 79.9, with Gemini 2.5 Pro ahead by 6.3 points; Google-Proof Q&A has Gemini 2.5 Pro at 86.4 and Grok-3 at 84.6, with Gemini 2.5 Pro ahead by 1.8 points; AIME 2025 has Gemini 2.5 Pro at 86.7 and Grok-3 at 93.3, with Grok-3 ahead by 6.6 points. The largest visible gap is 6.6 points on AIME 2025, which matters most when that benchmark mirrors your workload. Treat isolated benchmark wins as directional, because provider routing, prompt style, and tool access can move real application results.
The capability footprint differs most on code execution: Gemini 2.5 Pro. Both models share vision, multimodal input, reasoning mode, and function calling, so the practical split is not just feature count. Use those differences to decide whether the page is about raw model quality, agentic coding support, multimodal ingestion, or predictable structured API behavior.
For cost, Gemini 2.5 Pro lists tiered pricing: <=200K tokens is $1.25/1M input and $10/1M output; >200K tokens is $2.50/1M input and $15/1M output, while Grok-3 lists $0.80/1M input and $2.40/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. A 70/30 input-output blend puts Grok-3 lower by about $2.60 per million blended tokens. For tiered rows, this cheapest-track view can understate interactive or fast-lane spend, so compare the tier you will actually use. Availability is 4 providers versus 4, so concentration risk also matters.
Choose Gemini 2.5 Pro when coding workflow support and larger context windows are central to the workload. Choose Grok-3 when vision-heavy evaluation and lower input-token cost are more important. For production, rerun your own prompts through the exact provider, region, and tool stack you plan to ship.
FAQ
Which has a larger context window, Gemini 2.5 Pro or Grok-3?
Gemini 2.5 Pro supports 1m tokens, while Grok-3 supports 131k tokens. That gap matters most for long documents, large codebases, retrieval-heavy agents, and conversations where earlier context must remain visible.
Which is cheaper, Gemini 2.5 Pro or Grok-3?
Gemini 2.5 Pro lists tiered pricing: <=200K tokens is $1.25/1M input and $10/1M output; >200K tokens is $2.50/1M input and $15/1M output. Grok-3 lists $0.80/1M input and $2.40/1M output tokens on the cheapest tracked provider. Compare the tier you will actually use; cheap async pricing can overstate savings for interactive workflows. Provider discounts or batch pricing can still change the final bill.
Is Gemini 2.5 Pro or Grok-3 open source?
Gemini 2.5 Pro is listed under Proprietary. Grok-3 is listed under Proprietary. License labels affect whether you can self-host, redistribute weights, or rely only on hosted APIs, so confirm the upstream license before deployment.
Which is better for vision, Gemini 2.5 Pro or Grok-3?
Both Gemini 2.5 Pro and Grok-3 expose vision. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Which is better for multimodal input, Gemini 2.5 Pro or Grok-3?
Both Gemini 2.5 Pro and Grok-3 expose multimodal input. The better choice depends on benchmark fit, context budget, pricing, and whether your provider route exposes the same capability surface. Use this as a quick comparison signal, then confirm the provider-specific limits before committing to production.
Where can I run Gemini 2.5 Pro and Grok-3?
Gemini 2.5 Pro is available on Google AI Studio, GCP Vertex AI, OpenRouter, and Vercel AI Gateway. Grok-3 is available on OpenRouter, xAI Console, Chutes AI, and Microsoft Foundry. Provider coverage can affect latency, region availability, compliance posture, and fallback options.
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Last reviewed: 2026-06-15. Data sourced from public model cards and provider documentation.