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Gemini 3.1 Flash vs LLaMA 3.2

Google
Gemini 3.1 Flash
Meta
LLaMA 3.2
Overview
CompanyGoogleMeta
Release dateFeb 26 2026Sep 25 2024
AccessProprietaryOpen Weight
Specifications
Parameters
1B/3B
Timeline
Release gapLLaMA 3.2 shipped 519 days before Gemini 3.1 Flash

Which is better: Gemini 3.1 Flash or LLaMA 3.2?

Gemini 3.1 Flash and LLaMA 3.2 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. LLaMA 3.2 shipped 519 days before Gemini 3.1 Flash, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Gemini 3.1 Flash is proprietary, while LLaMA 3.2 is open weight.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Gemini 3.1 Flash and LLaMA 3.2 don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

Gemini 3.1 Flash was released by Google on Feb 26 2026.

LLaMA 3.2 was released by Meta on Sep 25 2024.

Gemini 3.1 Flash is a proprietary model released by Google. LLaMA 3.2 is an open weight model released by Meta.

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