MiniCPM5-1B vs o1-pro
Head-to-head comparison across 1benchmark categories. Overall scores shown here use BenchLM's provisional ranking lane.
Verdict
MiniCPM5-1B leads for most workloads.
Based on BenchLM composite scores, July 2026.
MiniCPM5-1B
36
o1-pro
30
Pick MiniCPM5-1B if you want the stronger benchmark profile. o1-pro only becomes the better choice if knowledge is the priority or you need the larger 200K context window.
Category Radar
Head-to-Head by Category
Category Breakdown
| Benchmark | MiniCPM5-1B | Δ | o1-pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | 44.1 | → 34.9 | 79.0 |
| Math | 33.1 | — | — |
| Inst. Following | 58.5 | — | — |
Operational Comparison
MiniCPM5-1B
o1-pro
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$150 / $600
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131K
200K
Quick Verdict
Pick MiniCPM5-1B if you want the stronger benchmark profile. o1-pro only becomes the better choice if knowledge is the priority or you need the larger 200K context window.
MiniCPM5-1B is clearly ahead on the provisional aggregate, 36 to 30. The gap is large enough that you do not need to squint at the spreadsheet to see the difference.
o1-pro gives you the larger context window at 200K, compared with 131K for MiniCPM5-1B.
Benchmark Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Which is better, MiniCPM5-1B or o1-pro?
MiniCPM5-1B is ahead on BenchLM's provisional leaderboard, 36 to 30.
Which is better for knowledge tasks, MiniCPM5-1B or o1-pro?
o1-pro has the edge for knowledge tasks in this comparison, averaging 79 versus 44.1. MiniCPM5-1B stays close enough that the answer can still flip depending on your workload.
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