Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 17, 2026
This page compares Gemini 2.5 Pro (Google) and GPT-5.6 Luna (OpenAI) using the latest snapshots we have as of Aug 17, 2026. On preference Elo, GPT-5.6 Luna is ahead by 116 points (1,466 vs 1,350; lmarena (Aug 16, 2026)). On SWE-bench coding, Gemini 2.5 Pro resolves 63.8% versus 61.8% (swebench (Aug 17, 2026)). GPT-5.6 Luna streams faster (188 tok/s) while GPT-5.6 Luna is the cheaper output token ($0.6/1M). GPT-5.6 Luna has the larger context window (1.1M tokens). Every cell below is a dated snapshot from a named public source — we do not invent missing scores, and we do not run SWE-bench ourselves.
OpenAI
GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAI 5.6 fast/cheap tier. Official API $0.20/$1.20 per 1M after the Jul 30 80% Luna cut.
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Category wins across intelligence, speed, and pricing efficiency.
Preference Elo, Coding proficiency, SWE-bench & LiveBench accuracy
Generation throughput and time to first token responsiveness
Cost per million tokens and max context window length
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116 pts advantage
93 tok/s faster
$9.40/1M cheaper
Simulate monthly production API costs in USD (US Dollar).
GPT-5.6 Luna is estimated to save $181.25/month ($2,175/year).
Higher SWE-bench (63.8%).
Lower output list price ($0.6/1M).
Lower TTFT (88 ms).
Larger window (1.1M).
Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GPT-5.6 Luna).
| Target Workload | Recommended Pick | Evaluation Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Repo / coding agents | Gemini 2.5 Pro | Higher SWE-bench (63.8%). |
| High-volume chat | GPT-5.6 Luna | Lower output list price ($0.6/1M). |
| Voice / low-latency UI | GPT-5.6 Luna | Lower TTFT (88 ms). |
| Long-document RAG | GPT-5.6 Luna | Larger window (1.1M). |
| Screenshots / vision | GPT-5.6 Luna | Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (GPT-5.6 Luna). |
Luna is the OpenAI fast/cheap 5.6 SKU after Jul 30. It is not Sol. Sort by price and TTFT, not Elo.
High-volume agents that cannot pay Sol. Compare to Luna before you assume the new cheap SKU wins.
2025-03 row. 3.x Pro replaced it. Kept for old “2.5 pro vs gpt-4o” inbound.
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