Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
OpenAI
GPT-5 Codex was developed as a specialized variant of GPT-5 optimized for programming and software development tasks. Built to understand and generate code across multiple programming languages, it serves developers with enhanced capabilities for code completion, debugging, translation, and explanation of complex codebases.
Microsoft
Phi-4 was introduced as the fourth generation of Microsoft's small language model series, designed to push the boundaries of what compact models can achieve. Built with advanced training techniques and architectural improvements, it demonstrates continued progress in efficient, high-quality language models.
9 months newer

Phi 4
Microsoft
2024-12-12

GPT-5 Codex
OpenAI
2025-09-15
Context window and performance specifications
Phi 4
2024-06-01
GPT-5 Codex
2024-09-30
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-5 Codex

Phi 4
DeepInfra

GPT-5 Codex

Phi 4

GPT-5 Codex

Phi 4