GPT-3.5 Turbo Instruct vs GPT-5 Mini
Both have similar output pricing, while GPT-5 Mini offers a larger context window. Choose GPT-3.5 Turbo Instruct or GPT-5 Mini based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | GPT-3.5 Turbo Instruct | GPT-5 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Azure Cognitive Services | Azure Cognitive Services |
| Input / 1M tokens | $1.50 | $0.25 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Context window | 4K | 272K |
| Parameters | 20B | — |
| Open weights | No | No |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Aug 2025 |
FAQ
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.