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Code Llama 70B vs GPT-4.1 nano

Meta
Code Llama 70B
OpenAI
GPT-4.1 nano
Overview
CompanyMetaOpenAI
Release dateJan 29 2024Apr 14 2025
AccessOpen WeightProprietary
Specifications
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1M
Timeline
Release gapCode Llama 70B shipped 441 days before GPT-4.1 nano

Which is better: Code Llama 70B or GPT-4.1 nano?

Code Llama 70B and GPT-4.1 nano don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks, so there's no direct head-to-head comparison. Code Llama 70B shipped 441 days before GPT-4.1 nano, so benchmark comparisons should account for the intervening progress.

Code Llama 70B is open weight, while GPT-4.1 nano is proprietary.

Direct benchmark comparisons are unavailable — Code Llama 70B and GPT-4.1 nano don't publish scores on any of the same benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

Code Llama 70B was released by Meta on Jan 29 2024.

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

Code Llama 70B is an open weight model released by Meta. GPT-4.1 nano is a proprietary model released by OpenAI.

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