What is the difference between GPT-5.4 Mini and Grok 4.1 Fast?

GPT-5.4 Mini is developed by OpenAI while Grok 4.1 Fast is developed by xAI. You can compare their actual outputs across 52 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, GPT-5.4 Mini or Grok 4.1 Fast?

It depends on your use case. GPT-5.4 Mini and Grok 4.1 Fast each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 52 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How can I compare GPT-5.4 Mini and Grok 4.1 Fast on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5.4 Mini and Grok 4.1 Fast across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.

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Updated Mar 17, 2026

GPT-5.4 MinivsGrok 4.1 Fast

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Why GPT-5.4 Mini?

4 months newerMar 2026

Why Grok 4.1 Fast?

Dead even. This one's a coin flip.

GPT-5.4 MiniGrok 4.1 Fast

Input price

$0.75/M

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Output price

$4.50/M

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Context

400K

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Released

Mar 2026

Nov 2025

Favorites

GPT-5.4 MiniGrok 4.1 Fast

Movie

The Godfather

19728.7

The Matrix

19998.2

Album

Kid A

Radiohead

OK Computer

Radiohead

Book

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Douglas Adams

City

Kyoto

Japan

Tokyo

Japan

Game

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Adventure, Action4.5

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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Estimate Complexityreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to make educated estimates based on technical knowledge

GPT-5.4 Mini

Openai · Mar 2026text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 4.1 Fast

Xai · Nov 2025text

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2 / 47

AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

GPT-5.4 Mini

Openai · Mar 2026svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 4.1 Fast

Xai · Nov 2025svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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3 / 47

Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

GPT-5.4 Mini

Openai · Mar 2026text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 4.1 Fast

Xai · Nov 2025text

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4 / 47

Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

GPT-5.4 Mini

Openai · Mar 2026text

Here are 5 jokes:

I told my computer I needed a break, and now it won’t stop sending me KitKat ads.
Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.
Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.
I’m reading a book on anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down.

How many are unique? 5 — all five are different.

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Grok 4.1 Fast

Xai · Nov 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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5 / 47

SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

GPT-5.4 Mini

Openai · Mar 2026svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 4.1 Fast

Xai · Nov 2025svg

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6 / 47

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

GPT-5.4 Mini

Openai · Mar 2026svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Grok 4.1 Fast

Xai · Nov 2025svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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