OpenAI GPT-4o narrowly beats the OpenAI GPT-4o mini in the ai language models category, particularly in performance, scoring 6.7/10 vs 6.3/10. If you want the better overall performer, OpenAI GPT-4o is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | OpenAI GPT-4o | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | $2.50/1M | ✓$0.15/1M |
| Output (Completion) | $10.00/1M | ✓$0.60/1M |
| Open Source | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | OpenAI GPT-4o | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 16,384 tok | 16,384 tok |
| Speed | 120 tok/s | ✓220 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | 500ms | ✓280ms |
| Languages | 50+ | 50+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | OpenAI GPT-4o | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✕ | ✕ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Input | ✓ | ✕ |
| Video Input | ✕ | ✕ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✓ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✕ | ✕ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✕ | ✕ |
| Field | OpenAI GPT-4o | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Knowledge Cutoff | 2024-04 | 2023-10 |
| Best For | generalcodingvisionmultimodal | high volumecost efficiencysimple tasks |
Buy OpenAI GPT-4o if…
Buy the OpenAI GPT-4o if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy OpenAI GPT-4o mini if…
Choose the OpenAI GPT-4o mini if budget is your top priority — it offers competitive specs at a lower price point.
OpenAI GPT-4o narrowly beats the OpenAI GPT-4o mini in the ai language models category, particularly in performance, scoring 6.7/10 vs 6.3/10. If you want the better overall performer, OpenAI GPT-4o is the clear pick.
Yes, OpenAI GPT-4o scores higher overall (9.2 vs 8.3).
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Buy the OpenAI GPT-4o if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Choose the OpenAI GPT-4o mini if budget is your top priority — it offers competitive specs at a lower price point.