Key Takeaways
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
GPT-5 Mini wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
- Supports tool calls
Price Advantage
KAT-Coder-Pro V1
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5 Mini
Context Window
GPT-5 Mini
Speed
GPT-5 Mini
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.21 | $0.25 | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.83 | $2.00 | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $41400.00 | $25000.00 | GPT-5 Mini |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, KAT-Coder-Pro V1 is 47% cheaper overall.
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 Providers
AtlasCloud $0.21 (Cheapest)
Novita $0.21 (Cheapest)
StreamLake $0.21 (Cheapest)
GPT-5 Mini Providers
OpenAI $0.25 (Cheapest)
Azure $0.25 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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KAT-Coder-Pro V1 Wins
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GPT-5 Mini Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 36.1 | 41.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 18.3 | 35.3 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 94.7 | 90.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 81.3 | 83.7 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 76.4 | 82.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 74.7 | 83.8 |
GPT-5 Mini significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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KAT-Coder-Pro V1
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
KAT-Coder-Pro V1
256,000
tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
GPT-5 Mini
400,000
tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
GPT-5 Mini has a 36% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 58.3 tok/s | 126.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 1.79s | 60.75s |
GPT-5 Mini responds 117% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | KAT-Coder-Pro V1 | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Kwaipilot | OpenAI |
| Released | Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 |
KAT-Coder-Pro V1 Modalities
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GPT-5 Mini Modalities
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