Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 41.9% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 mini offers 128.0K more tokens in context window than Claude 3 Sonnet. GPT-5 mini is $15.75 cheaper per million tokens. Overall, GPT-5 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Anthropic
Claude 3 Sonnet was introduced as the balanced middle tier of the Claude 3 family, offering a combination of strong capabilities and operational speed. Designed to provide an optimal tradeoff between intelligence and performance for everyday tasks, it served as a versatile solution for a wide range of enterprise and consumer applications.
OpenAI
GPT-5 Mini was created as a more accessible version of GPT-5, designed to provide strong capabilities with improved efficiency and lower operational costs. Built to extend GPT-5's advancements to a broader range of applications, it balances advanced performance with practical deployment considerations.
1 year newer

Claude 3 Sonnet
Anthropic
2024-02-29

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
2025-08-07
Cost per million tokens (USD)

Claude 3 Sonnet

GPT-5 mini
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

Claude 3 Sonnet

GPT-5 mini
GPT-5 mini
2024-05-30
Available providers and their performance metrics

Claude 3 Sonnet
Anthropic
Bedrock

Claude 3 Sonnet

GPT-5 mini

Claude 3 Sonnet

GPT-5 mini

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval