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GPT-3.5-turbo vs GPT-4.1 nano

GPT-4.1 nano offers 1.0M tokens context vs 16K tokens, GPT-4.1 nano supports vision. Compare full specs, pricing, and choose the best model for your use case.

Quick Overview

GPT-3.5-turbo

OpenAI

16K tokens context • $0.50 / $1.50 per 1M tokens

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GPT-4.1 nano

OpenAI

1.0M tokens context • $0.10 / $0.40 per 1M tokens

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Detailed Comparison

Specification
GPT-3.5-turbo
GPT-4.1 nano
Provider
OpenAI
OpenAI
Context Window
16K tokens
1.0M tokens
Max Output Tokens
4K tokens
33K tokens
Input Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$0.50
$0.10
Output Pricing (per 1M tokens)
$1.50
$0.40
Release Date
Mar 2023
Apr 2025

Capabilities

Capability
GPT-3.5-turbo
GPT-4.1 nano
Text Generation
Vision
Function Calling
File Attachments

Which Model Should You Choose?

Choose GPT-3.5-turbo if:

    Choose GPT-4.1 nano if:

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