Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 25.9% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 mini offers 200.3K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek-V3.1. DeepSeek-V3.1 is $0.98 cheaper per million tokens. GPT-5 mini supports multimodal inputs. Overall, GPT-5 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3.1 was developed as an incremental advancement over DeepSeek-V3, designed to refine the mixture-of-experts architecture with improved training techniques. Built to enhance quality and efficiency while maintaining the open-source philosophy, it represents continued iteration on DeepSeek's flagship model line.
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-V3.1
DeepSeek
2025-01-10

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

DeepSeek-V3.1

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

DeepSeek-V3.1

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

DeepSeek-V3.1
DeepInfra
Novita

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek-V3.1

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek-V3.1

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval