Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 mini leads with 22.4% 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 Reasoning was developed to incorporate extended analytical thinking into the Phi-4 architecture, designed to spend more time on complex problem-solving. Built to combine compact model efficiency with reasoning depth, it represents Microsoft's exploration of thoughtful small models.
3 months newer

Phi 4 Reasoning
Microsoft
2025-04-30

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

GPT-5 mini

Phi 4 Reasoning
GPT-5 mini
2024-05-30
Phi 4 Reasoning
2025-03-01
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-5 mini
OpenAI
ZeroEval


GPT-5 mini

Phi 4 Reasoning

GPT-5 mini

Phi 4 Reasoning
Phi 4 Reasoning