GPT-4 vs O1 Preview
Performance benchmarks + pricing comparison — updated April 2026
GPT-4
OpenAIOriginal GPT-4. Most expensive OpenAI model, largely superseded by newer options.
| Input | $30.00/M |
| Output | $60.00/M |
| Context | 8K tokens |
| Best For | Legacy applications requiring GPT-4 specifically |
| Benchmark | 68/100 |
O1 Preview
OpenAIOpenAI's first reasoning model. Strong at complex problem solving but expensive.
| Input | $15.00/M |
| Output | $60.00/M |
| Context | 128K tokens |
| Best For | Complex math, science, algorithm design |
Cost Comparison by Scenario
Estimated cost per project with 30% cache hit rate. Actual costs may vary based on usage patterns.
| Scenario | GPT-4 | O1 Preview | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Script (1K lines) | $2.85 | $2.32 | O1 Preview saves $0.52 (18%) |
| Medium Feature (10K lines) | $22.50 | $17.25 | O1 Preview saves $5.25 (23%) |
| Large Project (50K lines) | $112.50 | $86.25 | O1 Preview saves $26.25 (23%) |
| Code Review (5K lines) | $6.75 | $4.13 | O1 Preview saves $2.63 (39%) |
Verdict
O1 Preview wins on both price and performance — $15.00/M input with a benchmark score of N/A/100.
For most developers, this is the clear choice between these two models.
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