GPT-5 mini
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Alternative Models
Models with comparable benchmark score and pricing tier| Model | Provider | Context Window | Max Output | Training Cutoff | Input / 1M | Cache Price / 1M | Output / 1M | Benchmark | Speed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Google | 1M | 65K | 2025-01 | $0.30 | $0.03 | $2.50 | 78.75 | Blazing Fast | $0.0121 | |
xAI | 256K | - | - | $0.20 | $0.02 | $1.50 | 77.75 | Fast | $0.0067 | |
Google👑 | 1M | 65K | 2025-01 | $0.25 | $0.025 | $1.50 | 74.25 | Blazing Fast | $0.0085 | |
OpenAI | 400K | 128K | 2024-09 | $0.25 | $0.025 | $2.00 | 73.5 | Fast | $0.0087 | |
OpenAI | 1M | 32K | 2024-06 | $0.40 | $0.10 | $1.60 | 68.75 | Fast | $0.0097 |
Provider
Benchmark
78.75Speed
Blazing Fast
Training Cutoff
2025-01
Context Window
1M
Max Output
65K
Input / 1M
$0.30
Cache Price / 1M
$0.03
Output / 1M
$2.50
Provider
Benchmark
77.75Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
-
Context Window
256K
Max Output
-
Input / 1M
$0.20
Cache Price / 1M
$0.02
Output / 1M
$1.50
Provider
Benchmark
74.25Speed
Blazing Fast
Training Cutoff
2025-01
Context Window
1M
Max Output
65K
Input / 1M
$0.25
Cache Price / 1M
$0.025
Output / 1M
$1.50
Provider
Benchmark
73.5Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2024-09
Context Window
400K
Max Output
128K
Input / 1M
$0.25
Cache Price / 1M
$0.025
Output / 1M
$2.00
Provider
Benchmark
68.75Speed
Fast
Training Cutoff
2024-06
Context Window
1M
Max Output
32K
Input / 1M
$0.40
Cache Price / 1M
$0.10
Output / 1M
$1.60
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GPT-5 mini Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key insights into GPT-5 mini API pricing, context capacity, caching savings, and performance benchmarks
Q. What is the API pricing for GPT-5 mini? How much does it cost per 1M tokens?＋
GPT-5 mini (OpenAI) is priced at $0.2500 per 1 million input tokens and $2.0000 per 1 million output tokens. The output rate is approximately 8.0x higher than the input rate. You can simulate your exact monthly API expenses tailored to your request volume and token length using the calculator above.
Q. What are the context window and maximum output limits of GPT-5 mini?＋
GPT-5 mini features a 400K context window and a maximum output limit of 128K tokens per request. It provides ample capacity for multi-turn dialogs and complex document parsing.
Q. Does GPT-5 mini support Prompt Caching, and how much cost can be saved?＋
Yes, GPT-5 mini supports prompt caching. Cached reads cost $0.0250 per 1M tokens, delivering an estimated 90% discount compared to standard input rates. (Minimum cache threshold: 1K) Caching reusable system instructions and documentation substantially lowers recurring API expenses.
Q. What is the benchmark score (77.75) and performance profile of GPT-5 mini?＋
GPT-5 mini achieves an overall benchmark score of 77.75/100 with a "Fast" speed rating. It strikes an optimal tradeoff between high analytical capability, speed, and affordability.
Q. Which alternative models are comparable to GPT-5 mini?＋
Key alternatives in similar price-to-performance tiers include Gemini 2.5 Flash, grok-code-fast-1, Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Preview. We recommend comparing them based on your latency targets, context window needs, and prompt caching benefits using the full comparison tool on this site.