Key Takeaways
Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
GPT-5 Mini wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Price Advantage
Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5 Mini
Context Window
GPT-5 Mini
Speed
Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $0.20 | $0.25 | Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $0.60 | $2.00 | Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | N/A | $25000.00 | GPT-5 Mini |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL is 56% cheaper overall.
Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL Providers
DeepInfra $0.20 (Cheapest)
GPT-5 Mini Providers
OpenAI $0.25 (Cheapest)
Azure $0.25 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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GPT-5 Mini Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 10.1 | 41.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 5.9 | 35.3 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 26.7 | 90.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 64.9 | 83.7 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 43.9 | 82.8 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 34.5 | 83.8 |
GPT-5 Mini significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL
Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL
131,072
tokens
GPT-5 Mini
400,000
tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
GPT-5 Mini has a 67% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL | GPT-5 Mini | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 134.2 tok/s | 78.9 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.53s | 107.34s |
Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL responds 70% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source | Proprietary |
| Author | Nvidia | OpenAI |
| Released | Oct 2025 | Aug 2025 |
Nemotron Nano 12B 2 VL Modalities
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Output
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GPT-5 Mini Modalities
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