# OpenAI’s GPT-6.1 Terra scores 1,671 points on Code Arena WebDev leaderboard

Digest AI · Generative AI & Models · published 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

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## Summary

The new model also cut costs by **28%** per task, with a median cost of **$0.40** compared to **$0.56** for the older version. OpenAI claims a **50% price reduction** in API rates, charging **$1 per million input tokens** and **$5 per million output tokens**—half of GPT-5.6 Terra’s pricing.

Beyond coding, GPT-6.1 Terra outperformed competitors in **Terminal-Bench 4.0**, solving **50.3%** of tasks compared to **21.5%** for GPT-5.6 Terra. OpenAI positions it as a **mid-tier, cost-efficient model** for visual reasoning and routine programming tasks, available in **ChatGPT Work, Codex, and the API** (named `gpt-6.1-terra`). The leaderboard result aligns with its target audience: developers handling everyday build-and-debug work.

## Key points

- Cost per task dropped **28%** to **$0.40** median, with API pricing cut **50%** vs. GPT-5.6 Terra
- Available in Codex, ChatGPT Work, and API as `gpt-6.1-terra` for routine coding and visual tasks

## Why it matters

A mid-tier model with **lower costs and higher efficiency** could shift how developers use OpenAI’s API for everyday coding tasks, reducing expenses for small teams and startups.

## Sources

1. [OpenAI’s GPT-6.1 Terra ranks #14 in Code Arena WebDev with 1,671 points](https://cryptobriefing.com/openai-gpt-6-1-terra-code-arena-webdev) (cryptobriefing.com, 2026-10-27)

## Cite

Digest AI, "OpenAI’s GPT-6.1 Terra scores 1,671 points on Code Arena WebDev leaderboard", 27 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/openais-gpt-6-1-terra-scores-1-671-points-on-code-arena-webdev-leaderb

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