This model is deprecated. We only continue performance benchmarking for the default 10k input token workload. Results for other workloads are historical and no longer updated.
OpenAI has launched a newer model, GPT-5.4 nano (Non-reasoning). We suggest considering it instead.
For more information, see comparison of GPT-5.4 nano (Non-reasoning) to other models and API provider benchmarks for GPT-5.4 nano (Non-reasoning).
GPT-5 nano (minimal) API Provider Benchmarking & Analysis
This analysis is intended to support you in choosing the best API provider of GPT-5 nano (minimal) for your use-case.
Fastest
OpenAIOutput speed
Total 3 providers
Lowest Latency
OpenAITime to first token
Total 3 providers
Lowest Price
OpenAI
Azure East US 2 - Global StandardOpenAI privateBlended price (per 1M tokens)
Total 3 providers
GPT-5 nano (minimal) is available through 3 API providers, each offering different performance characteristics and pricing. Below is a comparison of the key metrics across providers.
- For output speed, the top providers are OpenAI (155.4 t/s).
- For latency, OpenAI (0.87s) offer the lowest time to first token.
- For pricing, OpenAI (0.05), Azure East US 2 - Global Standard (0.05), and OpenAI private (0.09) offer the lowest blended prices per 1M tokens.
- OpenAI stands out as the overall leader, ranking first across all three categories: speed, latency, and pricing.
Highlights
Pricing
Pricing: Cache Hit, Input, and Output
Pricing: Blended Price
Pricing: Cache Discount
Output Speed vs. Price
Speed
Measured by Output Speed (tokens per second)
Output Speed: GPT-5 nano (minimal)
Latency vs. Output Speed
Latency
Measured by Time (seconds) to First Token
Time to First Token
End-to-End Response Time
Seconds to output 500 tokens, calculated based on time to first token, 'thinking' time for reasoning models, and output speed
End-to-End Response Time
Key Comparison Metrics & API Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about GPT-5 nano (minimal) providers
GPT-5 nano (minimal) is available through 3 API providers: OpenAI, OpenAI private, and Azure East US 2 - Global Standard. Each provider offers different performance characteristics and pricing.
GPT-5 nano (minimal) is currently available through 3 API providers that we benchmark and track.
The fastest provider for GPT-5 nano (minimal) by output speed is OpenAI (155.4 t/s). Output speed measures how quickly tokens are generated after the model starts responding.
The provider with the lowest time to first token for GPT-5 nano (minimal) is OpenAI (0.87s). Lower latency means faster initial response time.
The most affordable providers for GPT-5 nano (minimal) by blended price are OpenAI ($0.05 per 1M tokens), Azure East US 2 - Global Standard ($0.05 per 1M tokens), and OpenAI private ($0.09 per 1M tokens). Blended price uses a 7:2:1 cache hit/input/output token ratio.
The providers with the lowest input token pricing for GPT-5 nano (minimal) are OpenAI ($0.05 per 1M input tokens), OpenAI private ($0.05 per 1M input tokens), and Azure East US 2 - Global Standard ($0.05 per 1M input tokens).
The providers with the lowest output token pricing for GPT-5 nano (minimal) are OpenAI ($0.40 per 1M output tokens), OpenAI private ($0.40 per 1M output tokens), and Azure East US 2 - Global Standard ($0.40 per 1M output tokens).
Prices for GPT-5 nano (minimal) vary up to 1.6x across providers. The most affordable is OpenAI at $0.05 per 1M tokens, while OpenAI private charges $0.09 per 1M tokens.
2 of 3 providers support JSON mode for GPT-5 nano (minimal): OpenAI and Azure East US 2 - Global Standard.
2 of 3 providers support function calling for GPT-5 nano (minimal): OpenAI and Azure East US 2 - Global Standard.
OpenAI leads across all key metrics for GPT-5 nano (minimal), offering the fastest speed, lowest latency, and most competitive pricing.
When choosing a provider for GPT-5 nano (minimal), consider: output speed (for throughput-intensive tasks), latency (for interactive applications requiring quick first responses), pricing (for cost-sensitive workloads), and API features like JSON mode or function calling.
Yes, provider performance can vary over time due to infrastructure changes, load balancing, and updates. We continuously benchmark all providers and display historical performance trends in the "Over Time" charts.
For information about GPT-5 nano (minimal)'s intelligence, capabilities, modalities, and how it compares to other models, see the model overview page. View model overview