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o4-mini vs Phi 4 Mini
Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
o4-mini leads with 56.2% higher average benchmark score. o4-mini supports multimodal inputs. Overall, o4-mini is the stronger choice for coding tasks.
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OpenAI
o4-mini was created as part of the next generation of OpenAI's reasoning models, designed to continue advancing the balance between analytical capability and operational efficiency. Built to bring cutting-edge reasoning techniques to applications requiring quick turnaround, it represents the evolution of compact reasoning-focused models.
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Microsoft
Phi-4 Mini was created as an even more compact variant of Phi-4, designed to bring fourth-generation capabilities to the smallest possible footprint. Built for extreme efficiency scenarios, it enables AI capabilities on devices and applications where resources are severely constrained.
2 months newer
Phi 4 Mini
Microsoft
2025-02-01
o4-mini
OpenAI
2025-04-16
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Performance Metrics
Context window and performance specifications
Average performance across 1 common benchmarks
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o4-mini
Average Score:81.4%(+56.2%)
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Phi 4 Mini
Average Score:25.2%
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Knowledge Cutoff
Training data recency comparison
o4-mini
2024-05-31
Phi 4 Mini
2024-06-01
More recent knowledge cutoff means awareness of newer technologies and frameworks
Provider Availability & Performance
Available providers and their performance metrics
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o4-mini
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OpenAI
Throughput: 115 tok/s
Latency: 5.2ms
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Phi 4 Mini
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o4-mini
Avg Score:81.4%(+56.2%)
Providers:1
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Phi 4 Mini
Avg Score:25.2%
Providers:0