Key Takeaways
Seed 1.6 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
Price Advantage
Seed 1.6
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 | Seed 1.6 | 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 | Seed 1.6 | Gemini 3 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Bytedance-seed | |
| Released | Dec 2025 | Nov 2025 |
Seed 1.6 Modalities
Input
imagetextvideo
Output
text
Gemini 3 Pro Preview Modalities
Input
textimagefileaudiovideo
Output
text