Specifications
Context Window
—
Input Price/1M
$0.25
Output Price/1M
$2.00
Parameters
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Speed
101 tok/s
Latency (TTFT)
720ms
Benchmarks
GPT-5 mini (minimal) results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Agentic
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench Hard | 14.0 | 100.0 | — |
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Coding | 68.2 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
| LiveCodeBench | 55.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| SciCode | 37.0 | 100.0 | — |
| AA Coding Index | 15.6 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Data Analysis
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Data Analysis | 55.2 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
Knowledge
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 78.0 | 100.0 | — |
Language
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Language | 75.5 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
Long Context
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-LCR | 36.0 | 100.0 | — |
Math
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Math | 82.2 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
| AIME 2025 | 47.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| AA Math Index | 46.7 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveBench Global | 65.9 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
| AA Intelligence Index | 14.3 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU Pro | 82.8 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| GPQA Diamond | 69.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| LiveBench Reasoning | 68.3 | 100.0 | Contamination-free benchmark with objective ground-truth answers |
| IFBench | 46.0 | 100.0 | — |
| HLE | 5.0 | 100.0 | — |
Tool Use
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tau²-Bench | 32.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- August 07, 2025
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: GPT-5 mini (minimal)
What is GPT-5 mini (minimal)?
GPT-5 mini (minimal) is an AI model developed by OpenAI, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via OpenAI's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
GPT-5 mini (minimal) is usage-based, priced at $0.25/1M input tokens and $2/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. At this aggressive price point, it is one of the most cost-effective options on the market, ideal for high-volume applications like chatbots, bulk document analysis, and automation.
Benchmarks & Performance
GPT-5 mini (minimal) was evaluated on 20 different benchmarks, covering categories like Agentic, Coding, Data Analysis, Knowledge, Language, Long Context, Math, overall, Reasoning, Tool Use. Results show solid performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
GPT-5 mini (minimal) specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, GPT-5 mini (minimal) competes directly with similarly capable models. Key competitors include Claude (Anthropic), Gemini (Google), and open source models like Llama (Meta) and Qwen (Alibaba). The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GPT-5 mini (minimal)?
GPT-5 mini (minimal) is an AI model developed by OpenAI. It is a text model.
How much does GPT-5 mini (minimal) cost?
GPT-5 mini (minimal) costs $0.25/1M input tokens and $2/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does GPT-5 mini (minimal) compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, GPT-5 mini (minimal) scored: Terminal-Bench Hard: 14/100, LiveBench Coding: 68.2/100, LiveCodeBench: 55/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is GPT-5 mini (minimal) open source?
No, GPT-5 mini (minimal) is a proprietary model from OpenAI. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is GPT-5 mini (minimal) best for?
GPT-5 mini (minimal) excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: July 17, 2026 • View methodology →