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 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.
7 months newer

Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01

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

GPT-5 Codex

Phi 4 Mini

GPT-5 Codex

Phi 4 Mini