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Gemini 3.1 Flash vs Grok 3 mini

Google
Gemini 3.1 Flash
SpaceXAI
Grok 3 mini
Overview
CompanyGoogleSpaceXAI
Release dateFeb 26 2026Feb 17 2025
AccessProprietaryProprietary
Timeline
Release gapGrok 3 mini shipped 374 days before Gemini 3.1 Flash

Which is better: Gemini 3.1 Flash or Grok 3 mini?

Gemini 3.1 Flash and Grok 3 mini don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Grok 3 mini shipped 374 days before Gemini 3.1 Flash, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Published specifications for these two models are limited — see each model page for the latest details.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Gemini 3.1 Flash and Grok 3 mini 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.

Grok 3 mini was released by SpaceXAI on Feb 17 2025.

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