Model Comparison
GPT-5.4 vs MiniMax M1 40KWhich is better in 2026?
GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Verdict: GPT-5.4 vs MiniMax M1 40K — which is better?
GPT-5.4 (by OpenAI) and MiniMax M1 40K (by MiniMax) are two of the AI models people compare most. Here is how they stack up on benchmarks, price and capabilities, and which one to pick in 2026.
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam), while MiniMax M1 40K is better at 0 benchmarks. GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Choose GPT-5.4 if…
- you want the strongest raw capability — it leads on 2 of 2 shared benchmarks
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Mar 2026
Choose MiniMax M1 40K if…
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.4 outperforms in 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam), while MiniMax M1 40K is better at 0 benchmarks.
GPT-5.4 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Only GPT-5.4 specifies input context (1,000,000 tokens). Only GPT-5.4 specifies output context (128,000 tokens).
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
GPT-5.4 supports multimodal inputs, whereas MiniMax M1 40K does not.
GPT-5.4 can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
GPT-5.4
MiniMax M1 40K
License
Usage and distribution terms
GPT-5.4 is licensed under a proprietary license, while MiniMax M1 40K uses MIT.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
MIT
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-5.4 was released on 2026-03-05, while MiniMax M1 40K was released on 2025-06-16.
GPT-5.4 is 9 months newer than MiniMax M1 40K.
Mar 5, 2026
3 months ago
8mo newerJun 16, 2025
11 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
Neither model specifies a knowledge cutoff date.
Unable to compare the recency of their training data.
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-5.4
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MiniMax M1 40K
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.4 vs MiniMax M1 40K.