Model Comparison

GPT-5 nano vs GPT OSS 120B

GPT OSS 120B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT-5 nano is 1.3x cheaper per token.

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Performance Benchmarks

Comparative analysis across standard metrics

2 benchmarks

GPT-5 nano outperforms in 0 benchmarks, while GPT OSS 120B is better at 2 benchmarks (GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam).

GPT OSS 120B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.

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Arena Performance

Human preference votes

Pricing Analysis

Price comparison per million tokens

GPT-5 nano costs less

For input processing, GPT-5 nano ($0.05/1M tokens) is 1.8x cheaper than GPT OSS 120B ($0.09/1M tokens).

For output processing, GPT-5 nano ($0.40/1M tokens) is 1.1x cheaper than GPT OSS 120B ($0.45/1M tokens).

In conclusion, GPT OSS 120B is more expensive than GPT-5 nano.*

* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens

Lowest available price from all providers
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OpenAI
GPT-5 nano
Input tokens$0.05
Output tokens$0.40
Best providerOpenAI
OpenAI
GPT OSS 120B
Input tokens$0.09
Output tokens$0.45
Best providerDeepinfra
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Context Window

Maximum input and output token capacity

GPT-5 nano accepts 400,000 input tokens compared to GPT OSS 120B's 131,072 tokens. GPT OSS 120B can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while GPT-5 nano is limited to 128,000 tokens.

OpenAI
GPT-5 nano
Input400,000 tokens
Output128,000 tokens
OpenAI
GPT OSS 120B
Input131,072 tokens
Output131,072 tokens
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Input Capabilities

Supported data types and modalities

GPT-5 nano supports multimodal inputs, whereas GPT OSS 120B does not.

GPT-5 nano can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.

GPT-5 nano

Text
Images
Audio
Video

GPT OSS 120B

Text
Images
Audio
Video

License

Usage and distribution terms

GPT-5 nano is licensed under a proprietary license, while GPT OSS 120B uses Apache 2.0.

License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.

GPT-5 nano

Proprietary

Closed source

GPT OSS 120B

Apache 2.0

Open weights

Release Timeline

When each model was launched

GPT-5 nano was released on 2025-08-07, while GPT OSS 120B was released on 2025-08-05.

GPT-5 nano is 0 month newer than GPT OSS 120B.

GPT-5 nano

Aug 7, 2025

8 months ago

2d newer
GPT OSS 120B

Aug 5, 2025

8 months ago

Knowledge Cutoff

When training data ends

GPT-5 nano has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2024-05-30, while GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date is not specified.

We can confirm GPT-5 nano's training data extends to 2024-05-30, but cannot make a direct comparison without GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date.

GPT-5 nano

May 2024

GPT OSS 120B

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Provider Availability

GPT-5 nano is available from OpenAI. GPT OSS 120B is available from DeepInfra, Novita, OpenAI, Fireworks, Groq.

GPT-5 nano

openai logo
OpenAI
Input Price:Input: $0.05/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.40/1M

GPT OSS 120B

deepinfra logo
Deepinfra
Input Price:Input: $0.09/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.45/1M
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Novita
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.50/1M
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OpenAI
Input Price:Input: $0.10/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.50/1M
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Fireworks
Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M
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Groq
Input Price:Input: $0.15/1MOutput Price:Output: $0.60/1M
* Prices shown are per million tokens

Outputs Comparison

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Key Takeaways

OpenAI
Larger context window (400,000 tokens)
Supports multimodal inputs
Less expensive input tokens
Less expensive output tokens
OpenAI
Has open weights
Higher GPQA score (80.1% vs 71.2%)
Higher Humanity's Last Exam score (14.9% vs 8.7%)

Detailed Comparison

AI Model Comparison Table
Feature
OpenAI
GPT-5 nano
OpenAI
GPT OSS 120B

FAQ

Common questions about GPT-5 nano vs GPT OSS 120B

GPT OSS 120B significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. GPT-5 nano is made by OpenAI and GPT OSS 120B is made by OpenAI. The best choice depends on your use case — compare their benchmark scores, pricing, and capabilities above.
GPT-5 nano scores AIME 2025: 85.2%, HMMT 2025: 75.6%, GPQA: 71.2%, FrontierMath: 9.6%, Humanity's Last Exam: 8.7%. GPT OSS 120B scores MMLU: 90.0%, CodeForces: 82.1%, GPQA: 80.1%, TAU-bench Retail: 67.8%, HealthBench: 57.6%.
GPT-5 nano is 1.8x cheaper for input tokens. GPT-5 nano costs $0.05/M input and $0.40/M output via openai. GPT OSS 120B costs $0.09/M input and $0.45/M output via deepinfra.
GPT-5 nano supports 400K tokens and GPT OSS 120B supports 131K tokens. A larger context window lets you process longer documents, conversations, or codebases in a single request.
Key differences include context window (400K vs 131K), input pricing ($0.05 vs $0.09/M), multimodal support (yes vs no), licensing (Proprietary vs Apache 2.0). See the full comparison above for benchmark-by-benchmark results.