Gemini 1.0 Ultra
Analysis Summary
Gemini 1.0 Ultra is an early-generation Google model released in 2023. The available data shows limited general intelligence and coding capability, with no supplied context, pricing, modality, or tool-use details to support a stronger production case.
That profile makes it a poor choice for demanding content, software engineering, autonomous agents, or structured client workflows. Newer models provide a safer basis for instruction following, reasoning, and operational integration, while this model has no clear advantage in the supplied data.
Do not start a new client workflow on Gemini 1.0 Ultra. It may remain relevant only where an existing legacy integration requires it and replacement work is not yet practical.
Assessed September 7, 2026
Editorial notes
Gemini 1.0 Ultra is an early Google model with limited measured reasoning and coding capability compared with current options. Its age and sparse workflow data make it unsuitable for new client deployments.
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DFO Verdict
Gemini 1.0 Ultra is an early Google model with limited measured reasoning and coding capability compared with current options. Its age and sparse workflow data make it unsuitable for new client deployments.
How Gemini 1.0 Ultra compares
Gemini 1.0 Ultra ranks #376 of 443 AI models we track for overall intelligence, #157 of 210 for coding. Gemini 1.0 Ultra is currently free to use via OpenRouter.
Dark bar = input · light bar = output, scaled to the priciest peer.
1M tokens ≈ 8 full-length novels or ~2,500 pages of business documents in a single request.
Strongest on content. The pulled-in value corner is the trade-off, and if the shape matters more than the price, this is your model.
Compare shapes side-by-side →Frequently asked questions about Gemini 1.0 Ultra
How much does Gemini 1.0 Ultra cost?
Gemini 1.0 Ultra is currently available for free via OpenRouter.
Is Gemini 1.0 Ultra good for coding?
On our coding benchmark index, Gemini 1.0 Ultra ranks #157 of 210 models, placing it in the broader range of the field for code generation and debugging.
Who created Gemini 1.0 Ultra?
Gemini 1.0 Ultra is developed by Google and was released on December 6, 2023.