DeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning) vs GPT-5 mini (Minimal)

DeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning) vs GPT-5 mini (Minimal). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

Verdict

Comparison incomplete

A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.

MetricDeepSeek V3.1 (Reasoning)GPT-5 mini (Minimal)Difference
Intelligence (higher is better)13.59.9−26.7% GPT-5 mini (Minimal) is 26.7% less intelligent
Total AA cost (lower is better)Not reportedNot reported— not comparable
End-to-end time (lower is better)23.64s5.24s−77.8% GPT-5 mini (Minimal) is 77.8% faster
Price per 1M tokens (in / out)$0.58 / $1.68$0.25 / $2.00
Input modalitiesTextText, Image
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