GPT-4.1 vs o3
Both have similar output pricing, while GPT-4.1 offers a larger context window. Choose GPT-4.1 or o3 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GPT-4.1 | o3 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Context window | 1M | 200K |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Apr 2025 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | 39.6 | 58.4 |
| Aider Polyglot score | 52.4 | 81.3 |
| SWE-bench Multimodal score | 31.1 | 36.0 |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1383 | 1410 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1211 | 1214 |
| GPQA Diamond score | 66.9 | 81.8 |
| FrontierMath score | 5.5 | 18.7 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 137 | 147 |
FAQ
Is GPT-4.1 or o3 cheaper?
GPT-4.1 and o3 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, GPT-4.1 or o3?
GPT-4.1 has the larger context window (1M tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.