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GPT 4.1 vs Claude 4.5 Sonnet

GPT 4.1 offers 1.0M tokens context vs 200K tokens, GPT 4.1 is more cost-effective, Claude 4.5 Sonnet includes advanced reasoning. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

GPT 4.1

Cortecs

1.0M tokens context • $2.35 / $9.42 per 1M tokens

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Claude 4.5 Sonnet

Cortecs

200K tokens context • $3.26 / $16.30 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
GPT 4.1
Claude 4.5 Sonnet
Provider
Cortecs
Cortecs
Context Window
1.0M tokens
200K tokens
Max Output Tokens
33K tokens
200K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$2.35
$3.26
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$9.42
$16.30
Release Date
Apr 2025
Sep 2025

Capabilities

Capability
GPT 4.1
Claude 4.5 Sonnet
Text Generation
Vision
Function Calling
Advanced Reasoning
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Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose GPT 4.1 if:

  • • You need a larger context window
  • • Cost efficiency is a priority

Choose Claude 4.5 Sonnet if:

  • • You need advanced reasoning