GPT-4o vs GPT-4o mini
GPT-4o leads the LLM Stats Score 14.4 to 3.9. GPT-4o mini is 16.7x cheaper per token.
OpenAI · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GPT-4o leads the overall LLM Stats Score 14.4 to 3.9, ranking #225 overall.
In the 5 individual benchmarks reported for both models, GPT-4o wins 5; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, GPT-4o mini is roughly 16.7x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GPT-4o
- overall performance matters — it scores 14.4 and ranks #225 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 5 of 5 exact shared results
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Aug 2024
Choose GPT-4o mini
- cost matters — it's about 16.7x cheaper per token
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 · 9 for GPT-4o mini
GPT-4o outperforms in 5 benchmarks (GPQA, MathVista, MMLU, MMMU, SWE-Bench Verified), while GPT-4o mini is better at 0 benchmarks.
GPT-4o 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, GPT-4o ($2.50/1M tokens) is 16.7x more expensive than GPT-4o mini ($0.15/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-4o ($10.00/1M tokens) is 16.7x more expensive than GPT-4o mini ($0.60/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-4o is more expensive than GPT-4o mini.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Both models have the same input context window of 128,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 16,384 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-4o
GPT-4o 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
GPT-4o was released on 2024-08-06, while GPT-4o mini was released on 2024-07-18.
GPT-4o is 1 month newer than GPT-4o mini.
Aug 6, 2024
2.1 years ago
2w newerJul 18, 2024
2.1 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-4o mini has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2023-10-01, while GPT-4o's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-4o mini's training data extends to 2023-10-01, but cannot make a direct comparison without GPT-4o's cutoff date.
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Oct 2023
Provider Availability
GPT-4o is available from Azure, OpenAI. GPT-4o mini is available from Azure.
GPT-4o
GPT-4o mini
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-4o vs GPT-4o mini.