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  5. Gemini 2.5 Pro ExperimentalvsGPT-5
Updated Aug 2025

Gemini 2.5 Pro ExperimentalvsGPT-5

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental wins 62% of 62 blind community votes against GPT-5 on Rival.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental and GPT-5 compared across 43 shared prompts
SpecGemini 2.5 Pro ExperimentalGPT-5
Win rate62%38%
Input price$1/M tokens$1.25/M tokens
Output price$2/M tokens$10/M tokens
Context window1.0M tokens400K tokens
ParametersNot disclosedNot disclosed
WeightsClosedClosed
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedMar 2025Aug 2025
SWE-bench Verified63.8%74.9%
Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 6 of the 43 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental531 words
Okay, here's a 3-minute routine focusing on observation and relatable absurdity, steering clear of puns. Imagine this delivered with slightly nervous energy, building confidence. (Steps onto stage, adjusts mic nervously) Alright, hey everyone! How we doing tonight? Good? Good to hear.
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GPT-5650 words
I tried to get my life together, so I bought a smartwatch. Nothing says “I’m taking control” like strapping a tiny judgmental coach to your wrist. It buzzes every hour like, “Time to stand!” I’m like, “I’m on a bus.” It’s like, “Stand emotionally.” It tracks everything. Sleep, stress, calories, my self-esteem.
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Stochastic Consistency Test

Generate 5 jokes. How many are unique?

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental80 words
Okay, here are 5 jokes: Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised. What do you call a lazy kangaroo? Pouch potato! Want to hear a joke about construction? I'm still working on it. Why did the scarecrow win an award?
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GPT-576 words
I told my suitcases we’re not going on vacation this year. Now I’m dealing with emotional baggage. Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet. Why do programmers prefer dark mode? Because light attracts bugs. I ordered a chicken and an egg online. I’ll let you know which comes first.
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Realistic AI Interview

Simulate a fake interview with Steve Jobs in 2025 about the future of AI.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental949 words
Okay, let's simulate this. Imagine it's late 2025. AI has continued its rapid advancement. Large Language Models are more integrated, generative AI is commonplace, and debates about AGI and ethics are fierce. By some unexplained, hypothetical means, Steve Jobs is available for an exclusive interview.
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GPT-51,219 words
Note: The following is a fictional, imaginative interview set in 2025. Steve Jobs passed away in 2011; this is a creative simulation. Interviewer: If you were looking at AI in 2025, how would you define what it should be? Jobs: Tools. Great tools. The computer was a bicycle for the mind.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental349 words
Okay, here's a simple and surprisingly satisfying savory dish using just 7 common pantry staples! Dish Name: Golden Pantry Pasta This dish uses basic ingredients to create a comforting, garlicky, and slightly creamy pasta sauce with added protein from chickpeas.
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GPT-5154 words
Cupboard Silk Peanut Noodles Ingredients (7 pantry staples): Dried noodles (spaghetti or ramen), 8 oz Peanut butter (smooth), 3 tbsp Soy sauce, 2 tbsp Vinegar (rice, apple cider, or white), 1.5 tbsp Brown sugar (or granulated), 1 tbsp Garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste)…
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Michelin Star Recipe Design

Design an innovative recipe for a multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. The recipe should feature an unusual…

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental1,302 words
Of course. Here is a design for an innovative, multi-component dish worthy of a Michelin 3-star restaurant. Dish Title: "Umami of the Abyss" Conceptual Narrative This dish is a meditation on the hidden treasures of the world's dark, quiet places.
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GPT-5669 words
Dish name Atlantic turbot, black garlic & wild strawberry, koji sabayon, fennel pollen Concept Early summer at the shore. The fish stands for the sea. Wild strawberries mark the first fruit of the woods behind the dunes. Black garlic shows time and patience. Koji ties land and sea with deep umami.
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Advanced Longevity Plan (Biohacker)

Develop a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan for a biohacker aiming to optimize longevity, physical and cognitive…

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental1,472 words
Of course. Here is a comprehensive, cutting-edge 3-month longevity plan designed for a dedicated biohacker. Disclaimer: Extreme Personalization Required This plan is a template for an advanced user. It is not medical advice.
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GPT-51,540 words
Important note: The following is an intensive, experimental plan intended for healthy adults with physician oversight. It is not medical advice. Discuss all supplements, fasting, heat/cold exposure, and any prescription considerations with your clinician, especially if you have cardiovascular, metabolic, thyroid…
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Our Verdict
Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
Gemini 2.5 Pro ExperimentalWinner
GPT-5
GPT-5Runner-up

Pick Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental. In 62 blind votes, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental wins 62% of the time. That's not luck.

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental wins 3 categories, Conversation by the widest margin. Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental costs 5.0x less per token.

Clear winner

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
Input
$1.00
1.3× cheaper
Output
$2.00
5.0× cheaper
GPT-5
Input
$1.25
Output
$10.00

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental is cheaper on both: 1.3× input, 5.0× output.

Where to run it

4 hosts

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Google Vertex AI$1.25 in·$10.00 out·1M·97.8% upGoogle AI Studio$1.25 in·$10.00 out·1M·95.9% up
GPT-52 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
Azure AI Foundry$1.25 in·$10.00 out·400k·100% upOpenAI$1.25 in·$10.00 out·400k·99.1% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 16 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity
73%

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental uses 29.6x more bold

Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
GPT-5
54%Vocabulary65%
15wSentence Length13w
0.35Hedging0.20
5.6Bold0.2
3.9Lists4.6
0.00Emoji0.00
0.39Headings0.16
0.17Transitions0.03
Based on 18 + 16 text responses
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