Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 30.3% 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.
Microsoft
Phi-4 Mini Reasoning was developed to incorporate extended thinking capabilities into the ultra-compact Phi-4 Mini architecture. Built to demonstrate that reasoning enhancements can be applied even to very small models, it brings analytical depth to resource-constrained environments.
3 months newer

Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
Microsoft
2025-04-30

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
2025-08-07
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks

GPT-5 mini

Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
GPT-5 mini
2024-05-30
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
2025-02-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval


GPT-5 mini

Phi 4 Mini Reasoning

GPT-5 mini

Phi 4 Mini Reasoning
Phi 4 Mini Reasoning