GPT-5 Mini
OpenAI’s smaller GPT-5 model optimized for cost-effective chat and reasoning tasks.
Performance Benchmarks
MMLU (General Knowledge)
Measures broad knowledge across 57 subjects
Coding Performance
Code generation, debugging, and understanding
Reasoning & Logic
Complex problem-solving and analytical thinking
Overall Score: 85.5% - Excellent performance, top-tier model
About GPT-5 Mini
OpenAI’s smaller GPT-5 model optimized for cost-effective chat and reasoning tasks.
GPT-5 Mini is designed for compact reasoning, chatbots, low-cost production, making it an ideal choice for developers and businesses looking for balanced AI capabilities. With a context window of 64k, it can handle standard conversations and documents.
Priced at $3.00 per million tokens, GPT-5 Mini offers balanced cost-to-performance ratio. It's particularly well-suited for chatbots, lightweight assistants, semantic search.
Key Strengths
- Cost-efficient
- Good reasoning and chat
- Multimodal support
- Fast inference
- Developer-friendly API
Limitations to Consider
- Smaller context
- Not as strong for large-scale reasoning
- Closed weights
- Limited fine-tuning
- Occasional hallucinations
Ideal Use Cases
GPT-5 Mini excels in the following applications and scenarios:
Pricing & Cost Analysis
Mid-range pricing with strong capabilities
💡 Cost Tip: For applications processing over 1 billion tokens monthly, consider exploring more cost-effective alternatives for non-critical tasks.
Quick Stats
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DeepMindFrequently Asked Questions
What is GPT-5 Mini best used for?
GPT-5 Mini is specifically optimized for compact reasoning, chatbots, low-cost production. It excels in chatbots, lightweight assistants, semantic search, making it ideal for both individuals and enterprises looking for reliable AI capabilities in these areas.
How much does GPT-5 Mini cost?
GPT-5 Mini is priced at $3.00 per million tokens. For typical usage of 10 million tokens per month (approximately 300,000 words), this translates to $30.00 monthly. This pricing offers a good balance between cost and capability.
How does GPT-5 Mini compare to GPT-4?
GPT-5 Mini provides solid performance with a coding score of 85% and reasoning score of 85.5%. At $3.00 per million tokens, it's more cost-effective than GPT-4 Turbo's $10.00 pricing. See detailed comparison →
What is the context window size?
GPT-5 Mini has a 64k context window, which is suitable for standard conversations and documents.
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