Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 nano leads with 34.4% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 nano supports multimodal inputs. 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.
Microsoft
Phi-3.5 MoE was created using a mixture-of-experts architecture, designed to provide enhanced capabilities while maintaining efficiency through sparse activation. Built to combine the benefits of larger models with practical computational requirements, it represents Microsoft's exploration of efficient scaling techniques.
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Microsoft
2024-08-23

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

GPT-5 nano

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

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