Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT OSS 20B leads with 9.8% higher average benchmark score. Grok-2 mini supports multimodal inputs. GPT OSS 20B is available on 4 providers. Overall, GPT OSS 20B is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
OpenAI
GPT-OSS 20B was created as a smaller open-source variant, designed to balance capability with accessibility for researchers and developers. Built with 20 billion parameters, it provides a more approachable entry point for those seeking to work with open-source language models while benefiting from OpenAI's architectural insights.
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 OSS 20B
OpenAI
2025-08-05
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 2 common benchmarks

GPT OSS 20B

Grok-2 mini
Available providers and their performance metrics

GPT OSS 20B
Groq
Novita
OpenAI
ZeroEval

GPT OSS 20B

Grok-2 mini

GPT OSS 20B

Grok-2 mini

Grok-2 mini