Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) leads in intelligence with a score of 54.0 vs 8.4. For speed, GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) wins at 72 tok/s vs 45 tok/s.
| Metric | Phi-4 Mini Instruct | GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 8.4 | 54.0 |
| Coding Score | 3.6 | 53.1 |
| Math Score | 6.7 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 45 tok/s | 72 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.31s | 83.91s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | Free | $1.75 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | Free | $14 |
| Context Window | N/A | N/A |
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text | Text |
GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) outperforms Phi-4 Mini Instruct on the intelligence index with a score of 54.0 compared to 8.4. For coding tasks, GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) has the edge with a coding score of 53.1 vs 3.6.
GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) generates output significantly faster at 72 tok/s compared to Phi-4 Mini Instruct's 45 tok/s, making it 1.6x faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.31s for Phi-4 Mini Instruct vs 83.91s for GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh), which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Phi-4 Mini Instruct is completely free, while GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) costs $1.75/1M input tokens and $14/1M output tokens.
Choose GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) when you need higher intelligence (54.0), stronger coding performance (53.1), faster output (72 tok/s).
GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) scores higher on coding benchmarks (53.1 vs 3.6), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) is faster, producing output at 72 tok/s compared to Phi-4 Mini Instruct's 45 tok/s.
No, Phi-4 Mini Instruct does not support image input. Neither model supports image input.
It depends on your priorities. GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) scores higher on intelligence (54.0), but Phi-4 Mini Instruct may be better for specific use cases like cost savings or speed-critical applications.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |