Google Gemini 2.0 Flash clearly outperforms the OpenAI o3-mini in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 8.1/10 vs 6.6/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 2.0 Flash is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | 2.0 Flash | OpenAI o3-mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | ✓$0.10/1M | $1.10/1M |
| Output (Completion) | ✓$0.40/1M | $4.40/1M |
| Open Source | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | 2.0 Flash | OpenAI o3-mini |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 8,192 tok | ✓100,000 tok |
| Speed | ✓250 tok/s | 80 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | ✓200ms | 2.0s |
| Languages | 40+ | ✓50+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | 2.0 Flash | OpenAI o3-mini |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✕ | ✓ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Audio Input | ✓ | ✕ |
| Video Input | ✓ | ✕ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✓ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✓ | ✕ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✕ | ✕ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✕ | ✕ |
| Field | 2.0 Flash | OpenAI o3-mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | |
| Knowledge Cutoff | 2024-08 | 2023-10 |
| Best For | real timehigh volumemultimodal outputcost efficiency | reasoningcodingmathcost efficiency |
Buy Google Gemini 2.0 Flash if…
Buy the Google Gemini 2.0 Flash if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy OpenAI o3-mini if…
The OpenAI o3-mini is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.
Google Gemini 2.0 Flash clearly outperforms the OpenAI o3-mini in the ai language models category, particularly in battery, scoring 8.1/10 vs 6.6/10. If you want the better overall performer, Google Gemini 2.0 Flash is the clear pick.
Yes, Google Gemini 2.0 Flash scores higher overall (8.8 vs 8.9).
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Buy the Google Gemini 2.0 Flash if you want the best overall value in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
The OpenAI o3-mini is worth considering if you prefer its specific design, ecosystem, or brand — though it scores lower overall in our comparison.