Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-4.1 nano leads with 3.9% higher average benchmark score. GPT-4.1 nano supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
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.
Microsoft
Phi-3.5 MoE was created using a mixture-of-experts architecture, designed to provide enhanced capabilities while maintaining efficiency through sparse activation. Built to combine the benefits of larger models with practical computational requirements, it represents Microsoft's exploration of efficient scaling techniques.
7 months newer

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Microsoft
2024-08-23

GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI
2025-04-14
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

GPT-4.1 nano

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

GPT-4.1 nano
OpenAI

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GPT-4.1 nano

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GPT-4.1 nano

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