image model comparison
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image vs GPT Image 2
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and GPT Image 2 are both current image models, from Google and OpenAI. On Arena Text-to-Image, Gemini 3.1 Flash Image scores 1262 Elo and GPT Image 2 1383 Elo (Arena, measured October 7, 2026).
Data verified October 12, 2026 · Dataset 2026-10-12
Side by side
Standard-tier prices in effect today. The better value in each row is highlighted.
| Fact | Gemini 3.1 Flash Image | GPT Image 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per image | $0.045 | Not reported |
| Arena Text-to-Image | 1262 Elo (#5 of 9) | 1383 Elo (#3 of 9) (better) |
| Arena Image Edit | 1387 Elo (#6 of 8) | 1462 Elo (#3 of 8) (better) |
| Provider | OpenAI | |
| Release date | May 28, 2026 | Not reported |
| Access | API only | API only |
| Context window | Not reported | Not reported |
| Max output | Not reported | Not reported |
| Input | text, image | text, image |
| Output | text, image | image |
Scores:Arena · 2026-10-12
When to choose each
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image
Best for
- Interleaved text and image generation
Watch out for
- No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded
GPT Image 2
Best for
- API image generation and editing
Watch out for
- No exact compatible public benchmark snapshot is recorded
Gemini 3.1 Flash Image vs GPT Image 2 FAQ
Which scores higher on independent benchmarks, Gemini 3.1 Flash Image or GPT Image 2?
GPT Image 2 leads on Arena Text-to-Image, 1383 Elo to 1262 Elo; GPT Image 2 leads on Arena Image Edit, 1462 Elo to 1387 Elo. Scores are independent evaluations, not either vendor's launch figures.
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Production evaluation
Choosing between Gemini 3.1 Flash Image and GPT Image 2?
Public benchmarks narrow the shortlist. We run both on your own tasks, data and cost limits, then build the routing and review controls to run the winner in production.
- A head-to-head evaluation on your real workload
- Routing between models by cost and difficulty