Gemini 1.5 Pro vs GPT-4o
Head-to-head technical comparison of intelligence, capabilities, and API pricing.
Gemini 1.5 Pro
Google
AI Mastery Index86.4
LMSYS Arena1265
Technical (MMLU-Pro)85.9%
Cost per 1M Tokens$3.5
GPT-4o
OpenAI
AI Mastery Index87.2
LMSYS Arena1287
Technical (MMLU-Pro)88.7%
Cost per 1M Tokens$5
Architect's Verdict
When comparing Gemini 1.5 Pro and GPT-4o, GPT-4o edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, Gemini 1.5 Pro offers a more economical API at $3.5 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.