Key Takeaways
Seed 2.0 Mini wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
GPT-5.3 Codex wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Price Advantage
Seed 2.0 Mini
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.3 Codex
Context Window
GPT-5.3 Codex
Speed
GPT-5.3 Codex
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Seed 2.0 Mini | GPT-5.3 Codex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.10 | $1.75 | Seed 2.0 Mini |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.40 | $14.00 | Seed 2.0 Mini |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | N/A | $0.17 | GPT-5.3 Codex |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Seed 2.0 Mini is 96% cheaper overall.
Seed 2.0 Mini Providers
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GPT-5.3 Codex Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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GPT-5.3 Codex Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Seed 2.0 Mini | GPT-5.3 Codex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | - | 54.0 | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | - | 53.1 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | - | 91.5 | - |
GPT-5.3 Codex significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Seed 2.0 Mini
262,144
tokens
GPT-5.3 Codex
400,000
tokens
GPT-5.3 Codex has a 34% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Seed 2.0 Mini | GPT-5.3 Codex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | N/A | 68.3 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | N/A | 81.66s |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Seed 2.0 Mini | GPT-5.3 Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Seed 2.0 Mini | GPT-5.3 Codex |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | Bytedance-seed | OpenAI |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Feb 2026 |
Seed 2.0 Mini Modalities
Input
textimagevideo
Output
text
GPT-5.3 Codex Modalities
Input
textimage
Output
text