Key Takeaways
DeepSeek V3 0324 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
GPT-5 Mini wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
DeepSeek V3 0324
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5 Mini
Context Window
GPT-5 Mini
Speed
GPT-5 Mini
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | DeepSeek V3 0324 | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.19 | $0.25 | DeepSeek V3 0324 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.87 | $2.00 | DeepSeek V3 0324 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $95000.00 | $25000.00 | GPT-5 Mini |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, DeepSeek V3 0324 is 48% cheaper overall.
DeepSeek V3 0324 Providers
Chutes $0.19 (Cheapest)
ModelRun $0.20
DeepInfra $0.20
AtlasCloud $0.22
SiliconFlow $0.25
GPT-5 Mini Providers
OpenAI $0.25 (Cheapest)
Azure $0.25 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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DeepSeek V3 0324 Wins
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GPT-5 Mini Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | DeepSeek V3 0324 | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 16.4 | 41.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 16.4 | 35.3 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 26.0 | 90.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 75.2 | 83.7 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 55.7 | 82.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 35.9 | 83.8 | |
Aider Real-world code editing | 55.1 | - | - |
AIME Competition math | 25.3 | - | - |
GPT-5 Mini significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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DeepSeek V3 0324
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
DeepSeek V3 0324
163,840
tokens
Max output: 65,536 tokens
GPT-5 Mini
400,000
tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
GPT-5 Mini has a 59% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | DeepSeek V3 0324 | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 0.0 tok/s | 129.3 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.00s | 60.75s |
GPT-5 Mini responds Infinity% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DeepSeek V3 0324 | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | DeepSeek V3 0324 | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Deepseek | OpenAI |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Aug 2025 |
DeepSeek V3 0324 Modalities
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Output
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GPT-5 Mini Modalities
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Output
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