Model comparison
GPT-5.4 Mini vs DeepSeek R1
OpenAI
GPT-5.4 Mini
GPT-5 economics for high-volume routine tasks.
DeepSeek
DeepSeek R1
The open-weights reasoning model that reset the cost curve.
Specs
| Metric | GPT-5.4 Mini | DeepSeek R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Context window | 400K tokens↑ | 64K tokens |
| Input $/1M tokens | $0.750 | $0.700↑ |
| Output $/1M tokens | $4.50 | $2.50↑ |
| Modalities | File · Image · Text | Text |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
| Released | - | Jan 2025 |
Capability differences
| Capability | GPT-5.4 Mini | DeepSeek R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tool use | Yes | No |
| Vision | Yes | No |
| Extended thinking | No | Yes |
| Prompt caching | Yes | No |
| Open weights | No | Yes |
Key differences
- -GPT-5.4 Mini offers 400K context; DeepSeek R1 offers 64K.
- -Input pricing: GPT-5.4 Mini at $0.750/1M vs DeepSeek R1 at $0.700/1M.
- -DeepSeek R1 is open weights; GPT-5.4 Mini is proprietary.