AI Model Release Tracker - Timeline of Major AI Models from 2022-2026

Gemma 1 vs GPT-4.1 nano

Google
Gemma 1
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 nano
Overview
CompanyGoogleOpenAI
Release dateFeb 21 2024Apr 14 2025
AccessOpen WeightProprietary
Specifications
Context window
1M
Timeline
Release gapGemma 1 shipped 418 days before GPT-4.1 nano

Which is better: Gemma 1 or GPT-4.1 nano?

Gemma 1 and GPT-4.1 nano don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Gemma 1 shipped 418 days before GPT-4.1 nano, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Gemma 1 is open weight, while GPT-4.1 nano is proprietary.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Gemma 1 and GPT-4.1 nano don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

Gemma 1 was released by Google on Feb 21 2024.

GPT-4.1 nano was released by OpenAI on Apr 14 2025.

Gemma 1 is an open weight model released by Google. GPT-4.1 nano is a proprietary model released by OpenAI.

Other comparisons