Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 1.3% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 mini offers 298.6K more tokens in context window than DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp. DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp is $1.57 cheaper per million tokens. GPT-5 mini supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp was introduced as an experimental release, designed to test new architectural innovations and training methodologies. Built to explore the boundaries of mixture-of-experts design, it serves as a research preview for techniques that may be incorporated into future stable releases.
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.
1 month newer

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
2025-08-07

DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp
DeepSeek
2025-09-29
Cost per million tokens (USD)

DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp

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

DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp

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

DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp
Novita
ZeroEval

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp

GPT-5 mini

DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval