Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 leads with 18.6% higher average benchmark score. GPT-5 offers 132.8K more tokens in context window than o3 mini. o3 mini is $144.50 cheaper per million tokens. GPT-5 supports multimodal inputs. Overall, GPT-5 is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
OpenAI
GPT-5, released by OpenAI on August 7, 2025, is a large language model that combines direct generation and extended reasoning in a single unified system with a built-in routing mechanism. It features a 400K token context window, 128K maximum output tokens, native multimodal support (text, image, audio, video), and demonstrated strong results across coding, mathematics, visual understanding, and health benchmarks at release. GPT-5 targets complex multi-step tasks including advanced coding, mathematical problem solving, and long-context analysis.
OpenAI
OpenAI o3 mini, released by OpenAI in January 2025, is a compact reasoning model from the o3 family designed for efficient, cost-effective STEM problem-solving. It features a 200K token context window and adjustable chain-of-thought effort settings, allowing developers to trade reasoning depth for speed. o3 mini targets science, mathematics, and coding applications where lower inference cost and faster response times are a priority.
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o3 mini
OpenAI
2025-01-31

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OpenAI
2025-08-07
Cost per million tokens (USD)
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Context window and performance specifications
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Performance comparison across key benchmark categories
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Available providers and their performance metrics
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