MiniCPM5-1B vs ZAYA1-8B
Head-to-head comparison across 3benchmark categories. Overall scores shown here use BenchLM's provisional ranking lane.
Verdict
ZAYA1-8B leads for most workloads.
Based on BenchLM composite scores, July 2026.
MiniCPM5-1B
36
ZAYA1-8B
55
Pick ZAYA1-8B if you want the stronger benchmark profile. MiniCPM5-1B only becomes the better choice if its workflow or ecosystem matters more than the raw scoreboard.
Category Radar
Head-to-Head by Category
Category Breakdown
| Benchmark | MiniCPM5-1B | Δ | ZAYA1-8B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 33.1 | → 47.3 | 80.4 |
| Knowledge | 44.1 | → 29.5 | 73.6 |
| Inst. Following | 58.5 | → 5.6 | 64.1 |
Operational Comparison
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Quick Verdict
Pick ZAYA1-8B if you want the stronger benchmark profile. MiniCPM5-1B only becomes the better choice if its workflow or ecosystem matters more than the raw scoreboard.
ZAYA1-8B is clearly ahead on the provisional aggregate, 55 to 36. The gap is large enough that you do not need to squint at the spreadsheet to see the difference.
ZAYA1-8B's sharpest advantage is in mathematics, where it averages 80.4 against 33.1. The single biggest benchmark swing on the page is AIME26, 40.4% to 89.1%.
Benchmark Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions (4)
Which is better, MiniCPM5-1B or ZAYA1-8B?
ZAYA1-8B is ahead on BenchLM's provisional leaderboard, 55 to 36. The biggest single separator in this matchup is AIME26, where the scores are 40.4% and 89.1%.
Which is better for knowledge tasks, MiniCPM5-1B or ZAYA1-8B?
ZAYA1-8B has the edge for knowledge tasks in this comparison, averaging 73.6 versus 44.1. Inside this category, GPQA-D is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for math, MiniCPM5-1B or ZAYA1-8B?
ZAYA1-8B has the edge for math in this comparison, averaging 80.4 versus 33.1. Inside this category, AIME26 is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
Which is better for instruction following, MiniCPM5-1B or ZAYA1-8B?
ZAYA1-8B has the edge for instruction following in this comparison, averaging 64.1 versus 58.5. Inside this category, IFBench is the benchmark that creates the most daylight between them.
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