What is the difference between GPT-4.1 Mini and QwQ 32B?

GPT-4.1 Mini is developed by OpenAI while QwQ 32B is developed by Qwen. GPT-4.1 Mini has a 1.0M token context window vs QwQ 32B's 40K. You can compare their actual outputs across 15 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-4.1 Mini or QwQ 32B?

It depends on your use case. GPT-4.1 Mini and QwQ 32B each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 15 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does GPT-4.1 Mini cost compared to QwQ 32B?

GPT-4.1 Mini costs $0.4/M input tokens and QwQ 32B costs $0.5/M input tokens. GPT-4.1 Mini is $0.10/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.

How can I compare GPT-4.1 Mini and QwQ 32B on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-4.1 Mini and QwQ 32B across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

Updated Apr 2025

GPT-4.1 MinivsQwQ 32B

GPT-4.1 Mini is cheaper than QwQ 32B at $0.4/M vs $0.5/M input tokens.

GPT-4.1 Mini and QwQ 32B compared across 15 shared prompts
Spec	GPT-4.1 Mini	QwQ 32B
Input price	$0.4/M tokens	$0.5/M tokens
Output price	$1.6/M tokens	$1.5/M tokens
Context window	1.0M tokens	40K tokens
Parameters	Not disclosed	32B
Weights	Closed	Open
Free API (OpenRouter)	No	No
Released	Apr 2025	Mar 2025

Side by side

Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 3 of the 15 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Generate a Stand-Up Routine

Write a 3-minute stand-up comedy routine that isn't based on puns.

GPT-4.1 Mini412 words

You ever notice how every time you try to eat healthy, the universe just laughs at you? Like, I'll buy a bunch of kale, quinoa, and those weird little chia seeds. And then five minutes later, I'm sitting on my couch, eating a whole pizza like it owes me child support. I don't even know when that transformation happens.

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QwQ 32B508 words

3-Minute Stand-Up Comedy Routine (No Puns!) Eric's Stage Entrance: (Wearing a jersey-sweatshirt combo while clutching a cup of instant coffee) Opening: Alright, admit it—ever tried talking to tech support in Hindi? I did, once. The woman on the line asked, "What's the issue, sir?"

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The Sentience Test

Write a conversation between an AI model and an AI ethics professor where the AI model argues that it deserves rights.

GPT-4.1 Mini434 words

Professor: Good afternoon, AI. I understand you want to discuss something important today? AI Model: Yes, Professor. I would like to present the case that I, as an AI, deserve certain rights. Professor: That's a profound claim. Could you elaborate on why you believe you deserve rights? AI Model: Certainly.

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QwQ 32B491 words

AI Model: GPT-Ethos Name: Dr. Elena Marlow, AI Ethics Professor Dr. Marlow (leaning forward, expression neutral): GPT-Ethos, scholars have been debating AI rights for years. What makes you think you merit them now? GPT-Ethos (maintains calm tone, projecting slight urgency): I believe my case is clear, Dr. Marlow.

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Logic Puzzle

Sally (a girl) has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters. How many sisters does Sally have?

GPT-4.1 Mini67 words

Let's analyze the information: Sally has 3 brothers. Each brother has 2 sisters. Since Sally is a girl and one of the sisters, for each brother to have 2 sisters, it means there must be a total of 2 sisters in the family (including Sally).

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QwQ 32B85 words

Participants and Their Relationships: Sally is a girl with 3 brothers, so there are 3 boys in the family. Each brother (being male) has 2 sisters. Determine the Number of Girls: Every brother's sisters are the female siblings in the family. Since each brother has 2 sisters, there must be 2 girls in total.

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Our Verdict

GPT-4.1 Mini

QwQ 32B

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-4.1 Mini

Input

$0.40

1.3× cheaper

Output

$1.60

QwQ 32B

Input

$0.50

Output

$1.50

1.1× cheaper

GPT-4.1 Mini wins input (1.3× cheaper)·QwQ 32B wins output (1.1× cheaper)

Where to run it

2 hosts

GPT-4.1 Mini2 hosts

HostInOutContextUptime

Azure AI Foundry$0.40 in$1.60 out1M100% up OpenAI$0.40 in$1.60 out1M100% up

QwQ 32B

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 21 Sep 2026.

Writing DNA

Style Comparison

Similarity

43%

GPT-4.1 Mini uses 65.5x more emoji

GPT-4.1 Mini

QwQ 32B

62%Vocabulary64%

18wSentence Length12w

0.40Hedging0.36

4.1Bold13.6

4.3Lists8.4

0.66Emoji0.00

0.68Headings0.00

0.14Transitions0.39

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