Claude Opus 5 vs Gemini 3 Pro: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Claude Opus 5 | Gemini 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Anthropic | |
| Release Date | July 24, 2026 | November 17, 2025 |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 1.0M |
| Context (output) | 128K | 66K |
| Input Price / 1M | $5.00 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M | $25.00 | $12.00 |
| Average Score | 0.6 | 0.9 |
Verdict
Gemini 3 Pro leads in 2 out of 4 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Claude Opus 5 — 0.6, Gemini 3 Pro — 0.9.
API Cost
Gemini 3 Pro is 2.1x cheaper: input $2.00/1M vs $5.00/1M tokens.
Context Window
Gemini 3 Pro supports a larger context: 1M vs 1M tokens.
Recency
Claude Opus 5 is newer: released 7/24/2026 vs 11/17/2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Claude Opus 5 or Gemini 3 Pro?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Claude Opus 5 or Gemini 3 Pro?
Gemini 3 Pro is cheaper for input: $2.00 per 1M tokens vs $5.00.
Which has a larger context window — Claude Opus 5 or Gemini 3 Pro?
Gemini 3 Pro supports a larger context: 1,048,576 tokens vs 1,000,000.
The Claude Opus 5 and Gemini 3 Pro comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Claude Opus 5 or Gemini 3 Pro page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.