GPT-4o mini vs Particle-1
Particle-1 leads the LLM Stats Score 31.9 to 3.1. GPT-4o mini is 1.7x cheaper per token.
OpenAI · Particle AI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
Particle-1 leads the overall LLM Stats Score 31.9 to 3.1, ranking #133 overall.
In the 2 individual benchmarks reported for both models, Particle-1 wins 2; this is a narrower head-to-head signal than the composite indexes.
On price, GPT-4o mini is roughly 1.7x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
Particle-1 also accepts a larger context window (1,048,576 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 GPT-4o mini
- cost matters — it's about 1.7x cheaper per token
Choose Particle-1
- overall performance matters — it scores 31.9 and ranks #133 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning — it leads those capability indexes
- you value its reported benchmark strengths — it wins 2 of 2 exact shared results
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,048,576 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Oct 2026
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
9 reported for GPT-4o mini · 3 for Particle-1
GPT-4o mini outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while Particle-1 is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, MMLU).
Particle-1 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 mini ($0.15/1M tokens) is 1.7x cheaper than Particle-1 ($0.25/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-4o mini ($0.60/1M tokens) is 1.7x cheaper than Particle-1 ($1.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, Particle-1 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
Particle-1 accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GPT-4o mini's 128,000 tokens. Particle-1 can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while GPT-4o mini is limited to 16,384 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
Both GPT-4o mini and Particle-1 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-4o mini
Particle-1
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 mini was released on 2024-07-18, while Particle-1 was released on 2026-10-28.
Particle-1 is 28 months newer than GPT-4o mini.
Jul 18, 2024
2.3 years ago
Oct 28, 2026
1 days ago
2.3yr newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-4o mini has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2023-10-01, while Particle-1'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 Particle-1's cutoff date.
Oct 2023
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Provider Availability
GPT-4o mini is available from Azure. Particle-1 is available from Particle AI.
GPT-4o mini
Particle-1
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-4o mini and Particle-1 side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-4o mini vs Particle-1.