GPT-4o vs Ling 3.1 Flash
Ling 3.1 Flash leads the LLM Stats Score 51.1 to 14.1.
OpenAI · InclusionAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Ling 3.1 Flash leads the overall LLM Stats Score 51.1 to 14.1, ranking #14 overall.
In the 1 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Ling 3.1 Flash wins 1; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GPT-4o
- you want predictable pricing at $2.50/M input and $10.00/M output
Choose Ling 3.1 Flash
- overall performance matters — it scores 51.1 and ranks #14 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning and coding — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 1 of 1 exact shared results
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Capability indexes
Additional strengths measured across groups of related public benchmarks
Individual benchmarks
38 reported for GPT-4o · 11 for Ling 3.1 Flash
GPT-4o outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Ling 3.1 Flash is better at 1 benchmark (Multi-Challenge).
Ling 3.1 Flash significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only GPT-4o specifies input context (128,000 tokens). Only GPT-4o specifies output context (16,384 tokens).
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
GPT-4o supports multimodal inputs, whereas Ling 3.1 Flash does not.
GPT-4o can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
GPT-4o
Ling 3.1 Flash
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-4o was released on 2024-08-06, while Ling 3.1 Flash was released on 2026-09-30.
Ling 3.1 Flash is 26 months newer than GPT-4o.
Aug 6, 2024
2.2 years ago
Sep 30, 2026
1 weeks ago
2.2yr newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-4o and Ling 3.1 Flash side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-4o vs Ling 3.1 Flash.