Pairwise benchmark snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
This page compares Gemini 3 Pro (Google) and GPT-5.6 Luna (OpenAI) using the latest snapshots we have as of Aug 16, 2026. On preference Elo, Gemini 3 Pro is ahead by 86 points (1,552 vs 1,466; seed-bootstrap (Aug 1, 2026)). On SWE-bench coding, Gemini 3 Pro resolves 72.4% versus 61.8% (seed-bootstrap (Aug 1, 2026)). GPT-5.6 Luna streams faster (188 tok/s) while GPT-5.6 Luna is the cheaper output token ($0.6/1M). Gemini 3 Pro has the larger context window (2M 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.
Google frontier multimodal model with a multi-million-token context window.
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.
Instant pairwise benchmark recalculation across 400+ LLMs
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
Each spoke is a skill. Farther from the center is better (0–100th percentile). Tap any dot to inspect details.
86 pts advantage
96 tok/s faster
$4.40/1M cheaper
Simulate monthly production API costs based on published $/1M tokens.
GPT-5.6 Luna is estimated to save $106.25/month ($1,275/year).
Higher SWE-bench (72.4%).
Lower output list price ($0.6/1M).
Lower TTFT (88 ms).
Larger window (2M).
Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (Gemini 3 Pro).
| Target Workload | Recommended Pick | Evaluation Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Repo / coding agents | Gemini 3 Pro | Higher SWE-bench (72.4%). |
| 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 | Gemini 3 Pro | Larger window (2M). |
| Screenshots / vision | Gemini 3 Pro | Both accept images. Defaulting to the higher-Elo side (Gemini 3 Pro). |
Luna is the OpenAI fast/cheap 5.6 SKU after Jul 30. It is not Sol. Sort by price and TTFT, not Elo.
March 2026 Google frontier multimodal with a 2M window. 3.6 Pro is newer; 3 Pro stays as the original 3.x Pro row.
High-volume agents that cannot pay Sol. Compare to Luna before you assume the new cheap SKU wins.
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