Model comparison
GPT-4.1 mini vs Laguna M.1
Head-to-head evidence from 1 shared benchmark result across 1 category. Overall scores shown here use the public BenchAlign v5 ranking lane.
Public leaderboard positions: GPT-4.1 mini #160 (Estimated); Laguna M.1 unranked (Not scored). Intervals and evidence labels describe ranking uncertainty, not a guarantee for a specific workload.
Evidence parity. GPT-4.1 mini and Laguna M.1 share 1 comparable benchmark result. 1 of 8 categories are comparable. 21 results are unique to GPT-4.1 mini; 4 to Laguna M.1.
Updated July 27, 2026- Shared results
- 1
- GPT-4.1 mini only
- 21
- Laguna M.1 only
- 4
- Comparable categories
- 1 / 8
Treat this as a split decision. GPT-4.1 mini makes more sense if you need the larger 1M context window or you would rather avoid the extra latency and token burn of a reasoning model; Laguna M.1 is the better fit if coding is the priority or you want the stronger reasoning-first profile.
Confidence note. This is a partial-evidence comparison with 1 shared benchmark result across 1 evidence category; 1 of 8 categories currently have scoreable aggregates for both models. Treat the verdict as directional until coverage is more balanced.
Why this result
GPT-4.1 mini and Laguna M.1 finish on the same BenchAlign overall score, so this is less about a single winner and more about where the edge shows up. The BenchAlign headline says tie; the benchmark table is where the real choice happens.
Laguna M.1 is the reasoning model in the pair, while GPT-4.1 mini is not. That usually helps on harder chain-of-thought-heavy tests, but it can also mean more latency and more token spend in real use. GPT-4.1 mini gives you the larger context window at 1M, compared with 256K for Laguna M.1.
Category breakdown
Exact category averages are shown below. Not measured means BenchLM does not have enough sourced public coverage for that model and category.
| Category | GPT-4.1 mini | Δ | Laguna M.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coding | GPT-4.1 mini23.6 | Margin→ 41.2 | Laguna M.164.8 |
| Agentic | GPT-4.1 miniNot measured | MarginNo overlap | Laguna M.145.8 |
| Knowledge | GPT-4.1 mini64.2 | MarginNo overlap | Laguna M.1Not measured |
| Math | GPT-4.1 mini4.5 | MarginNo overlap | Laguna M.1Not measured |
| Inst. Following | GPT-4.1 mini88.5 | MarginNo overlap | Laguna M.1Not measured |
Decisive benchmark drivers
The largest measured benchmark gaps in this matchup, with exact reported values.
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SWE-bench Verified
CodingA 23.6%B 74.6%Winner: Laguna M.1Δ 51SWE-bench Verified: GPT-4.1 mini scored 23.6%; Laguna M.1 scored 74.6%. Laguna M.1 wins this benchmark.
Operational comparison
Runtime and commercial metrics are compared only when both models have a complete sourced value.
| Metric | GPT-4.1 mini | Laguna M.1 | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input / output priceUSD per 1M tokens | GPT-4.1 mini$0.4 input / $1.6 output | Laguna M.1Not available | A complete price comparison is not available. |
| Generation speedtokens per second | GPT-4.1 mini80 tok/s | Laguna M.1Not available | A complete speed comparison is not available. |
| First-answer latencyseconds to first token | GPT-4.1 mini0.76 s | Laguna M.1Not available | A complete latency comparison is not available. |
| Context windowmaximum listed tokens | GPT-4.1 mini1M | Laguna M.1256K | GPT-4.1 mini lists the larger context window. |
Benchmark Deep Dive
Agentic5 benchmarks
CodingLaguna M.1 wins6 benchmarks
Reasoning2 benchmarks
Knowledge8 benchmarks
| Benchmark | GPT-4.1 mini | Laguna M.1 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLUSource | 87.5% | — | Not comparable |
| GPQASource | 64.2% | — | Not comparable |
| Artificial Analysis Intelligence IndexSource | 14.8% | — | Not comparable |
| AA-GPQA DiamondSource | 66.4% | — | Not comparable |
| AA-HLESource | 4.6% | — | Not comparable |
| AA-Omniscience IndexSource | -50.1% | — | Not comparable |
| AA-Omniscience AccuracySource | 17.5% | — | Not comparable |
| AA-Omniscience Hallucination RateSource | 82.0% | — | Not comparable |
Math1 benchmarks
| Benchmark | GPT-4.1 mini | Laguna M.1 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| FrontierMath v2 (Tiers 1-3)Source | 4.483% | — | Not comparable |
Multimodal2 benchmarks
Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Which is better, GPT-4.1 mini or Laguna M.1?
GPT-4.1 mini and Laguna M.1 are tied on the BenchAlign overall score, so the right pick depends on which category matters most for your use case.
Which is better for coding, GPT-4.1 mini or Laguna M.1?
Laguna M.1 has the edge for coding in this comparison, averaging 64.8 versus 23.6. Inside this category, SWE-bench Verified is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
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