Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-4.1 mini leads with 16.2% higher average benchmark score. GPT-4.1 mini supports multimodal inputs. GPT-4.1 mini is available on 2 providers. Overall, GPT-4.1 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Gemma 2 9B was created as a more compact open-source model, designed to deliver capable performance with reduced computational requirements. Built with 9 billion parameters and instruction tuning, it serves applications where efficiency and accessibility are valued alongside the benefits of open-source availability.
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 Mini was created as a smaller, more efficient variant of GPT-4.1, designed to provide strong capabilities with reduced computational requirements. Built to serve applications where speed and cost are priorities while maintaining solid performance, it extends the GPT-4.1 capabilities to resource-conscious deployments.
9 months newer

Gemma 2 9B
2024-06-27

GPT-4.1 mini
OpenAI
2025-04-14
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

Gemma 2 9B

GPT-4.1 mini
GPT-4.1 mini
2024-05-31
Available providers and their performance metrics

Gemma 2 9B

GPT-4.1 mini
OpenAI

Gemma 2 9B

GPT-4.1 mini

Gemma 2 9B

GPT-4.1 mini
ZeroEval