GPT-4.1 mini vs GPT-5 mini (Minimal)

GPT-4.1 mini vs GPT-5 mini (Minimal). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

OpenAIGPT-4.1 miniNot ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
10.20
Total cost
-
OpenAIGPT-5 mini (Minimal)Not ranked · benchmark data missing
Intelligence
9.90
Total cost
-
Verdict

Comparison incomplete

A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

MetricGPT-4.1 miniGPT-5 mini (Minimal)Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)10.29.9−2.9% GPT-5 mini (Minimal) is 2.9% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)3.84s5.28s+37.5% GPT-5 mini (Minimal) is 37.5% slower
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.40 / $1.60$0.25 / $2.00
Input modalitiesText, ImageText, Image
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