Gemini 3.1 Ultra vs Grok-2

Head-to-head technical comparison of intelligence, capabilities, and API pricing.

Gemini 3.1 Ultra
Google
AI Mastery Index92.5
LMSYS Arena1320
Technical (MMLU-Pro)92.5%
Cost per 1M Tokens$20
Grok-2
xAI
AI Mastery Index84.5
LMSYS Arena1260
Technical (MMLU-Pro)87.5%
Cost per 1M Tokens$5

Architect's Verdict

When comparing Gemini 3.1 Ultra and Grok-2, Gemini 3.1 Ultra edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, Grok-2 offers a more economical API at $5 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.