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GPT-5.4 vs GPT-5.4 mini

GPT-5.4

8.9

The most capable general-purpose LLM but expensive with ecosystem lock-in

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GPT-5.4 mini

7.7

Cost-efficient production model for budget-conscious teams needing stable performance

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GPT-5.4GPT-5.4 mini
Overall8.97.7
Utility108
Onboarding87
Craft98
Niche fit86
Longevity99

Both scored on the same five-dimension rubric, so the numbers are comparable. A gap under 1 point is effectively a tie.

Which one

GPT-5.4

Good forEnterprise apps needing top performance with budget

Not forCost-sensitive projects or fully open-source needs

GPT-5.4 mini

Good forProduction environments needing cost-effective AI

Not forTeams requiring cutting-edge capabilities

On the overall score GPT-5.4 is 1.2 point(s) higher, but the fit lines above matter more than the number.