GPT-4o vs gpt-image-1
Both have similar output pricing, while GPT-4o offers a larger context window. Choose GPT-4o or gpt-image-1 based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GPT-4o | gpt-image-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Input / 1M tokens | $2.50 | $10.00 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Context window | 128K | 0 |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | May 2024 | Apr 2025 |
| SWE-bench Verified score | 38.8 | — |
| SWE-bench Multimodal score | 30.4 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | 1300 | — |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | 1137 | — |
| GPQA Diamond score | 49.2 | — |
| FrontierMath score | 0.3 | — |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | 129 | — |
FAQ
Is GPT-4o or gpt-image-1 cheaper?
GPT-4o and gpt-image-1 have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, GPT-4o or gpt-image-1?
GPT-4o has the larger context window (128K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.