Gemini 3 Flash vs GPT-4.1 mini
Gemini 3 Flash leads the LLM Stats Score 36.9 to 14.1. GPT-4.1 mini is 1.6x cheaper per token.
Google · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Gemini 3 Flash leads the overall LLM Stats Score 36.9 to 14.1, ranking #71 overall.
In the 6 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Gemini 3 Flash wins 6; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, GPT-4.1 mini is roughly 1.6x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-4.1 mini also accepts a larger context window (1,047,576 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose Gemini 3 Flash
- overall performance matters — it scores 36.9 and ranks #71 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning and coding — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 6 of 6 exact shared results
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Dec 2025
Choose GPT-4.1 mini
- cost matters — it's about 1.6x cheaper per token
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,047,576 token context window
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
24 reported for Gemini 3 Flash · 28 for GPT-4.1 mini
Gemini 3 Flash outperforms in 6 benchmarks (AIME 2025, CharXiv-R, GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam, MMMLU, SWE-Bench Verified), while GPT-4.1 mini is better at 0 benchmarks.
Gemini 3 Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, Gemini 3 Flash ($0.50/1M tokens) is 1.3x more expensive than GPT-4.1 mini ($0.40/1M tokens).
For output processing, Gemini 3 Flash ($3.00/1M tokens) is 1.9x more expensive than GPT-4.1 mini ($1.60/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Gemini 3 Flash is more expensive than GPT-4.1 mini.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-4.1 mini accepts 1,047,576 input tokens compared to Gemini 3 Flash's 1,000,000 tokens. Gemini 3 Flash can generate longer responses up to 65,536 tokens, while GPT-4.1 mini is limited to 32,768 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both Gemini 3 Flash and GPT-4.1 mini support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
Gemini 3 Flash
GPT-4.1 mini
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
Gemini 3 Flash was released on 2025-12-17, while GPT-4.1 mini was released on 2025-04-14.
Gemini 3 Flash is 8 months newer than GPT-4.1 mini.
Dec 17, 2025
8 months ago
8mo newerApr 14, 2025
1.4 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Gemini 3 Flash has a knowledge cutoff of 2025-01-31, while GPT-4.1 mini has a cutoff of 2024-05-31.
Gemini 3 Flash has more recent training data (up to 2025-01-31), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to GPT-4.1 mini (2024-05-31).
Jan 2025
8 mo newerMay 2024
Provider Availability
Gemini 3 Flash is available from Google. GPT-4.1 mini is available from OpenAI.
Gemini 3 Flash
GPT-4.1 mini
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against Gemini 3 Flash and GPT-4.1 mini side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about Gemini 3 Flash vs GPT-4.1 mini.