Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 23.2% 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-14B was developed as a mid-sized distilled variant based on Qwen, designed to balance reasoning capability with practical deployment considerations. Built to provide strong analytical performance while remaining accessible, it serves applications requiring reliable reasoning without flagship-scale resources.
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 14B
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 14B

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

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek R1 Distill Qwen 14B

GPT-5 mini
ZeroEval