Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 nano leads with 20.2% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 nano is available on 2 providers. Overall, GPT-5 nano is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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.
xAI
Grok 2 Mini was created as a more efficient variant of Grok 2, designed to provide strong capabilities with reduced computational requirements. Built to make Grok 2's advancements accessible to applications with tighter resource constraints, it balances performance with practical deployment needs.
11 months newer

Grok-2 mini
xAI
2024-08-13

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

GPT-5 nano

Grok-2 mini
GPT-5 nano
2024-05-30
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
ZeroEval


GPT-5 nano

Grok-2 mini

GPT-5 nano

Grok-2 mini
Grok-2 mini