Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 48.5% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 mini supports multimodal inputs. GPT-5 mini is available on 2 providers. Overall, GPT-5 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-R1-Distill-Qwen-1.5B was created through distillation into an ultra-compact Qwen architecture, designed to enable reasoning capabilities on resource-constrained devices. Built with just 1.5 billion parameters, it brings advanced analytical techniques to edge computing and mobile scenarios.
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 Qwen 1.5B
DeepSeek
2025-01-20

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
2025-08-07
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 1.5B

GPT-5 mini
ZeroEval