Key Takeaways
ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
Gemini 3 Pro Preview wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking
Benchmark Advantage
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Context Window
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Speed
Gemini 3 Pro Preview
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Baidu | |
| Released | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 |
ERNIE 4.5 21B A3B Thinking Modalities
Input
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Output
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Gemini 3 Pro Preview Modalities
Input
textimagefileaudiovideo
Output
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