Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-4.5 leads with 25.4% higher average benchmark score. GPT-4.5 supports multimodal inputs. Overall, GPT-4.5 is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
OpenAI
GPT-4.5 was developed as an intermediate advancement between GPT-4 and GPT-5, designed to incorporate incremental improvements in reasoning, factuality, and instruction-following. Built to bridge generational capabilities while maintaining compatibility with existing applications, it represents a refinement of the GPT-4 architecture with enhanced performance characteristics.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Mini was created as an even more compact variant of Phi-4, designed to bring fourth-generation capabilities to the smallest possible footprint. Built for extreme efficiency scenarios, it enables AI capabilities on devices and applications where resources are severely constrained.
26 days newer

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01

GPT-4.5
OpenAI
2025-02-27
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 3 common benchmarks

GPT-4.5

Phi 4 Mini
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-4.5
OpenAI

Phi 4 Mini

GPT-4.5

Phi 4 Mini

GPT-4.5

Phi 4 Mini