Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Magistral Small 1.2 | GPT-4.1 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $0.5 | $0.4 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $1.5 | $1.6 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
GPT-4.1 mini is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $0.70/M tokens vs $0.75/M for Magistral Small 1.2.
GPT-4.1 mini wins 7 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Magistral Small 1.2. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
Magistral Small 1.2 generates tokens faster at 102 tok/s vs 73 tok/s. Magistral Small 1.2 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.40s vs 0.59s).
Choose based on your priorities: GPT-4.1 mini for lower cost, GPT-4.1 mini for stronger benchmark performance, and Magistral Small 1.2 for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.