Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Amanda Caswell

5 Reasons why ChatGPT-5 beat Gemini in our coding face-off

Phone with Chatgpt logo.

In our recent showdown between ChatGPT-5 and Gemini 2.5 Pro, we put both AI models through five real-world coding prompts that covered everything from building a coffee shop website to generating interactive charts. All of the prompts are valuable for professionals or hobbyists interesting in getting started with vibe coding.

I was really shocked that ChatGPT-5 consistently produced more polished, user-friendly and visually appealing solutions than Gemini on almost every contest. It's proof that ChatGPT-5 is pulling ahead for casual coders and developers alike. Let's take a deeper dive into what set it apart.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.