Model Comparison
GPT-4.1 mini
vs. Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
Comparing 2 AI models · 12 benchmarks · OpenAI, Google
Recommended Pick
Go Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) 16 metric wins Strongest on: TTFT, Latency, Reasoning
Best Value
GPT-4.1 mini
100.0 value score
46.0 reasoning / $0.70/1M
Lowest Price
GPT-4.1 mini
$0.40/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
73.6 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
46.5 coding index
Composite Indices
Higher is better; speed and price are normalized
Standard Benchmarks
Only benchmarks with data are shown
Differences That Matter
Best value
GPT-4.1 mini has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
GPT-4.1 mini is 5.0x cheaper on input tokens than Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high).
Reasoning gap
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) leads GPT-4.1 mini by 27.5 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) leads GPT-4.1 mini by 28.0 points on coding.
Top-pick rationale
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) wins 16 measurable categories, including TTFT, Latency, Reasoning, Intelligence.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
GPT-4.1 mini
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Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
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Which answer was more useful?
Full Comparison
| Metric | Op GPT-4.1 mini | Top Pick Go Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.40/1M | $2.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $1.60/1M | $12.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.70/1M | $4.50/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | OpenAI | |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 99.7 tok/s | — |
| TTFT | 518ms | — |
| Latency | 518ms | — |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 24.9 |
| Reasoning Score | 46.0 | 73.6 |
| Intelligence | 22.9 | 48.4 |
| Coding | 18.5 | 46.5 |
| Math | 46.3 | 95.7 |
| Standard Benchmarks | ||
| GPQA | 66.4% | 90.8% |
| MMLU Pro | 78.1% | 89.8% |
| HLE | 4.6% | 37.2% |
| LiveCodeBench | 48.3% | 91.7% |
| MATH 500 | 92.5% | — |
| AIME 2025 | 46.3% | 95.7% |
| AIME (Original) | 43.0% | — |
| SciCode | 40.4% | 56.1% |
| LCR | 42.3% | 70.7% |
| IFBench | 38.3% | 70.4% |
| TAU-bench v2 | 52.9% | 87.1% |
| TerminalBench Hard | 7.6% | 41.7% |
Key Takeaways
GPT-4.1 mini offers the best value at $0.40/1M, making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 73.6 reasoning score, combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high) reaches a 46.5 coding index, making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens, suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
GPT-4.1 mini
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Gemini 3 Pro Preview (high)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
