GPT-5 mini vs GPT-5 nano
GPT-5 nano costs 80% less at typical usage ($0.14 vs $0.69 per 1M tokens). GPT-5 mini scores higher on 11 of 11 tasks.
| Spec | GPT-5 mini | GPT-5 nano |
|---|---|---|
| Input /1M | $0.25 | $0.05 |
| Output /1M | $2.00 | $0.40 |
| Typical /1M | $0.69 | $0.14 |
| Context window | 400k | 400k |
| Speed | Fast | Blazing |
| Privacy | Standard | Standard |
| Open weights | No | No |
GPT-5 mini
Steady since we started tracking (Jul 13, 2026)
GPT-5 nano
Steady since we started tracking (Jul 13, 2026)
Quality by task
Coding85/72
Agents83/68
Reasoning86/74
Writing85/76
Chat88/80
Classify85/82
Extract85/80
Summarize86/80
Translate86/80
Vision87/78
General85/76
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