Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 9.9% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 nano is $1.80 cheaper per million tokens. Overall, GPT-5 mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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.
OpenAI
GPT-5 Nano was developed as the most compact variant in the GPT-5 family, designed for deployment in resource-constrained environments and edge computing scenarios. Built to bring next-generation AI capabilities to devices and applications where latency and efficiency are paramount, it distills GPT-5 innovations into a minimal footprint.
Launched on the same date

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
2025-08-07

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

GPT-5 mini

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

GPT-5 mini

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

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval


GPT-5 mini

GPT-5 nano

GPT-5 mini

GPT-5 nano
GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
ZeroEval