Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 17.1% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 mini offers 272.0K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B. DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B is $1.75 cheaper per million tokens. GPT-5 mini supports multimodal inputs. Overall, GPT-5 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Llama-70B was created through knowledge distillation from DeepSeek-R1 into a Llama-based architecture, designed to transfer reasoning capabilities to a widely-used open-source foundation. Built to combine DeepSeek's reasoning innovations with Llama's ecosystem compatibility, it enables broader access to advanced reasoning techniques.
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.
6 months newer

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B
DeepInfra

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Llama 70B

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval