Side-by-side comparison of pricing, 12 benchmarks, and generation speed.
| Metric | Magistral Medium 1.2 | GPT-5.4 mini (medium) |
|---|---|---|
| Input ($/M tokens) | $2 | $0.75 |
| Output ($/M tokens) | $5 | $4.5 |
Data from Artificial Analysis API — 12 benchmarks
GPT-5.4 mini (medium) is cheaper overall. Its blended price (3:1 input/output ratio) is $1.69/M tokens vs $2.75/M for Magistral Medium 1.2.
GPT-5.4 mini (medium) wins 6 out of 12 benchmarks compared to 5 for Magistral Medium 1.2. See the detailed benchmark chart above for per-category results.
GPT-5.4 mini (medium) generates tokens faster at 162 tok/s vs 41 tok/s. Magistral Medium 1.2 also has lower time-to-first-token (0.55s vs 7.21s).
Choose based on your priorities: GPT-5.4 mini (medium) for lower cost, GPT-5.4 mini (medium) for stronger benchmark performance, and GPT-5.4 mini (medium) for faster generation. For latency-sensitive apps, check the TTFT comparison above.