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OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Mini (batch)

The OpenAI GPT-4.1 Mini is a large language model designed for various applications. It can process text, image, and file inputs up to 1047576 tokens in context, making it suitable for tasks requiring extensive background information. When considering this model, note that its pricing structure charges $0.2 per input token and $0.8 per output token, with a blended benchmark score of 35.3 across three independent benchmarks. Given its moderate price point and relatively strong performance on EQBench (56.2), users who prioritize robust text generation capabilities within a budget may want to shortlist the GPT-4.1 Mini for further evaluation.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.20
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Output Price
$0.80
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Context Window
1,047,576
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 35.0 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
Aider Polyglot code editing across languages 32.4
AI Index broad capability composite 16.8
EQ-Bench emotional understanding in dialogue 56.2
Model ID
openai/gpt-4.1-mini:batch
Vendor
openai
Released
April 2025
Tokenizer
GPT
Input Modalities
image, text, file
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
32,768 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
not supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
yes

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $0.20/M input and $0.80/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out under $0.01
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.14
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $2.60

Strong choice for

Category rankings

Where OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Mini (batch) places across the 11 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#2 Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked 134
#7 JSON ExtractionData · of 25 ranked 134
#7 Bulk Data LabelingData · of 25 ranked 130
#7 Customer SupportBusiness · of 25 ranked 128
#7 Dataset AnnotationResearch · of 25 ranked 135
#11 Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked 145
#13 CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked 141
#18 Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked 142
#21 Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked 123
#23 OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked 135
#23 Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked 135

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Mini (batch) cost?
$0.20 per million input tokens and $0.80 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Mini (batch)'s context window?
1,047,576 tokens, roughly 1,571 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Mini (batch) support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output.
Can OpenAI: GPT-4.1 Mini (batch) process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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