Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 3.1% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 mini offers 265.9K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek-R1-0528. Both models have similar pricing. GPT-5 mini supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-0528 represents a specific release iteration of the DeepSeek-R1 model, developed to incorporate refinements and improvements from ongoing training. Built to provide enhanced reasoning capabilities based on accumulated insights, it continues the evolution of DeepSeek's reasoning-focused architecture.
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

DeepSeek-R1-0528
DeepSeek
2025-05-28

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

DeepSeek-R1-0528

GPT-5 mini
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 4 common benchmarks

DeepSeek-R1-0528

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

DeepSeek-R1-0528
DeepInfra
DeepSeek
Novita

DeepSeek-R1-0528

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek-R1-0528

GPT-5 mini

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval