OpenAI: GPT-5.1
GPT-5.1 from OpenAI is one of the strongest all-round models available, with top-tier reasoning, coding, and agentic benchmarks, a 400K context window, and full multimodal support. At $1.25/$10 per million tokens it represents excellent value for a model at this capability level, and is a compelling choice for businesses needing a reliable, high-performance flagship.
Assessment date: March 14, 2026
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GPT-5.1 is the latest frontier-grade model in the GPT-5 series, offering stronger general-purpose reasoning, improved instruction adherence, and a more natural conversational style compared to GPT-5. It uses adaptive reasoning to allocate computation dynamically, responding quickly to simple queries while spending more depth on complex tasks. The model produces clearer, more grounded explanations with reduced jargon, making it easier to follow even on technical or multi-step problems. Built for broad task coverage, GPT-5.1 delivers consistent gains across math, coding, and structured analysis workloads, with more coherent long-form answers and improved tool-use reliability. It also features refined conversational alignment, enabling warmer, more intuitive responses without compromising precision. GPT-5.1 serves as the primary full-capability successor to GPT-5
Capabilities
Architecture
| Modality | Text + Image + File → Text |
| Tokenizer | GPT |
Performance Indices
Source: Artificial Analysis
Benchmark Scores
Evaluations
Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis and Hugging Face
Model Information
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $1.25 | $0.001250 |
| Output | $10.00 | $0.010000 |
Live Performance
Live endpoint metrics — refreshed every 30 minutes.
