GPT-4.1 Mini: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks
by OpenAI
GPT-4.1 Mini is a mid-sized model delivering performance competitive with GPT-4o at substantially lower latency and cost. It retains a 1 million token context window and scores 45.1% on hard instruction evals, 35.8% on MultiChallenge, and 84.1% on IFEval. Mini also shows strong coding ability (e.g., 31.6% on Aider’s polyglot diff benchmark) and vision understanding, making it suitable for interactive applications with tight performance constraints.
What you can do with GPT-4.1 Mini
Everyday Q&A and clear explanations
Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)
Idea generation and brainstorming
Learning support with step-by-step guidance
Composite Indices
Intelligence, Coding, Math
Standard Benchmarks
Academic and industry benchmarks
Benchmark Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Context Window | 1,047,576 tokens |
| Input Price | $0.40/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $1.60/1M tokens |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Modalities | image, text, file |
| Capabilities | Vision |
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Frequently asked questions
What is GPT-4.1 Mini good for?
Use GPT-4.1 Mini for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.
How much does GPT-4.1 Mini cost?
Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.40/1M tokens for input and $1.60/1M tokens for output.
Can I try GPT-4.1 Mini for free?
Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.
Does GPT-4.1 Mini support images or audio?
GPT-4.1 Mini can understand images.
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