OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 Models: Faster, Cheaper, Smarter

3 min read OpenAI just launched GPT-4.1, Mini, and Nano—faster, smarter, and up to 26% cheaper than GPT-4o. With 1M-token context, real-time performance, and enterprise-ready accuracy, it’s not just an upgrade—it’s the future of production AI. April 14, 2025 22:03 OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 Models: Faster, Cheaper, Smarter


OpenAI just rolled out the GPT-4.1 model family—including Mini and Nano variants—on April 14, 2025. These models are designed to outperform previous versions in speed, cost, and accuracy—and they’re coming for your favorite coding tools.


The Details:

  • Three Models: GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, and GPT-4.1 Nano are now available via API.

  • Key Upgrades:

    • Enhanced coding performance

    • Improved instruction-following

    • A massive 1-million-token context window

  • Cost Advantage:

    • GPT-4.1 is 26% cheaper than GPT-4o

    • Nano model costs just $0.12 per million tokens—ideal for lightweight apps

  • Enterprise Results:

    • Thomson Reuters reported a 17% accuracy boost on specific internal tasks using GPT-4.1

  • Sunsetting Old Models:

    • GPT-4 API will be retired by April 30

    • GPT-4.5 API preview ends by July 14

    • Reason? GPT-4.1 delivers better performance at lower cost and latency


Why It Matters:

With rivals like Gemini 2.5 Pro and Claude 3.7 Sonnet in the race, OpenAI isn’t just keeping up—it’s aggressively pushing forward. The GPT-4.1 family signals a shift toward high-efficiency, high-context models built for real-world use at scale.

For devs and enterprise teams, GPT-4.1 isn't just an upgrade—it’s a replacement strategy.


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