Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 21.2% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 mini supports multimodal inputs. GPT-5 mini is available on 2 providers. 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.
Mistral AI
Magistral Small was created as an efficient reasoning-focused variant, designed to bring analytical capabilities to applications with tighter resource constraints. Built to balance problem-solving depth with practical deployment needs, it extends reasoning-enhanced AI to broader use cases.
1 month newer

Magistral Small 2506
Mistral AI
2025-06-10

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
2025-08-07
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

GPT-5 mini

Magistral Small 2506
GPT-5 mini
2024-05-30
Magistral Small 2506
2025-06-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval


GPT-5 mini

Magistral Small 2506

GPT-5 mini

Magistral Small 2506
Magistral Small 2506