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GPT-4.1 nano vs Grok-2 mini
Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
Grok-2 mini leads with 6.6% higher average benchmark score. Overall, Grok-2 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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OpenAI
GPT-4.1 Nano was developed as the smallest and most efficient variant in the GPT-4.1 family, designed for applications requiring minimal latency and resource usage. Built to enable AI capabilities on edge devices and resource-constrained environments, it distills GPT-4.1 capabilities into an ultra-compact form factor.
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xAI
Grok 2 Mini was created as a more efficient variant of Grok 2, designed to provide strong capabilities with reduced computational requirements. Built to make Grok 2's advancements accessible to applications with tighter resource constraints, it balances performance with practical deployment needs.
8 months newer
Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13
GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI
2025-04-14
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Performance Metrics
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks
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GPT-4.1 nano
Average Score:60.5%
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Grok-2 mini
Average Score:67.1%(+6.6%)
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Knowledge Cutoff
Training data recency comparison
GPT-4.1 nano
2024-05-31
More recent knowledge cutoff means awareness of newer technologies and frameworks
Provider Availability & Performance
Available providers and their performance metrics
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GPT-4.1 nano
1 providers
OpenAI
Throughput: 200 tok/s
Latency: 2ms
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Grok-2 mini
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GPT-4.1 nano
Avg Score:60.5%
Providers:1
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Grok-2 mini
Avg Score:67.1%(+6.6%)
Providers:0