Llama 4 (405B) vs Gemini 3.1 Ultra

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

Llama 4 (405B)
Meta
AI Mastery Index90.5
LMSYS Arena1285
Technical (MMLU-Pro)90.5%
Cost per 1M Tokens$0
Gemini 3.1 Ultra
Google
AI Mastery Index92.5
LMSYS Arena1320
Technical (MMLU-Pro)92.5%
Cost per 1M Tokens$20

Architect's Verdict

When comparing Llama 4 (405B) and Gemini 3.1 Ultra, Gemini 3.1 Ultra edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, Llama 4 (405B) offers a more economical API at $0 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.