Gemini 3.6 FlashvsGPT-4.1 mini
Gemini 3.6 Flash | GPT-4.1 mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmarks | ||
Agentic coding DeepSWE 1.1Artificial Analysis' independent test of deep, agentic software-engineering work — the AI has to plan and carry out substantial coding tasks end to end. (Version 1.1 of the test.) Higher is better. | 49% | — |
ML engineering MLE-BenchCan the AI do the work of a machine-learning engineer? It competes in real Kaggle competitions — building, training, and tuning models end to end — and the score reflects how well it places. Higher is better. | 63.9% | — |
Browser agent BU BenchCan the AI drive a real web browser to finish tasks — clicking, filling forms, and navigating sites the way a person would? Run by Browser Use on their BU Bench task set. Higher is better. | 68% | — |
Agentic computer use OSWorld-VerifiedCan the AI actually operate a computer — clicking, typing, and using real apps — to finish tasks on its own? Higher is better. | 83% | — |
Knowledge work GDPval-AA v2economically valuable knowledge work (v2, re-based Elo) | 1421 | — |
| Timeline | ||
| Release gap | GPT-4.1 mini shipped 463 days before Gemini 3.6 Flash | |
| Overview | ||
| Company | OpenAI | |
| Release date | Jul 21 2026 | Apr 14 2025 |
| Access | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Which is better: Gemini 3.6 Flash or GPT-4.1 mini?
Gemini 3.6 Flash and GPT-4.1 mini don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. GPT-4.1 mini shipped 463 days before Gemini 3.6 Flash, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.
Published specifications for these two models are limited — see each model page for the latest details.
Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Gemini 3.6 Flash and GPT-4.1 mini don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.
Frequently asked questions
Gemini 3.6 Flash was released by Google on Jul 21 2026.
GPT-4.1 mini was released by OpenAI on Apr 14 2025.
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