Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 9.1% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 mini offers 200.0K more tokens in context window than Claude Opus 4. GPT-5 mini is $87.75 cheaper per million tokens. Claude Opus 4 is available on 4 providers. Overall, GPT-5 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
Anthropic
Claude Opus 4 was developed as the flagship model in the Claude 4 generation, designed to push the boundaries of AI capability in complex reasoning, analysis, and multi-step problem-solving. Built to handle the most demanding enterprise tasks, it represents Anthropic's highest tier of intelligence and capability.
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.
2 months newer

Claude Opus 4
Anthropic
2025-05-22

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

Claude Opus 4

GPT-5 mini
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

Claude Opus 4

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

Claude Opus 4
Anthropic
Bedrock
ZeroEval

Claude Opus 4

GPT-5 mini

Claude Opus 4

GPT-5 mini

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval