GPT-4.1 mini vs Step 5 Preview

GPT-4.1 mini vs Step 5 Preview. 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
-
StepFunStep 5 PreviewOff the frontier
Intelligence
43.70
Total cost
$1190
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 miniStep 5 PreviewDifference
Intelligence (higher is better)10.243.7+328.4% Step 5 Preview is 4.3× more intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reported$1,190.26— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)4.03s12.06s+199.3% Step 5 Preview is 199.3% slower
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.40 / $1.60$1.00 / $2.70
Input modalitiesText, ImageText, Image
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