OpenAI: GPT-4
Here's an editorial description for the AI model comparison site: The OpenAI GPT-4 model is designed to process text inputs and generate text outputs up to 4096 tokens long. It can handle context lengths of up to 8191 tokens, but only accepts text input. This model also supports integration with tools, although it does not possess reasoning capabilities or structured output. Considering its price point, the OpenAI GPT-4 may be a suitable choice for users who prioritize text generation and have a budget to match. With a blended benchmark score of 6.0 across one independent benchmark, this model's performance is a consideration for those looking for a reliable option at $30.00/M input tokens and $60.00/M output tokens. However, users should weigh these costs against other models' capabilities before making a decision.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 6.0 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-10. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 11.1 |
- Model ID
- openai/gpt-4
- Vendor
- openai
- Released
- May 2023
- Tokenizer
- GPT
- Input Modalities
- text
- Output Modalities
- text
- Max Output
- 4,096 tokens
- Tool Calling
- ✓ supported
- Structured Output
- ✓ supported
- Reasoning Mode
- not supported
- Vision
- text only
- Audio
- no
- Moderated
- no
What it costs in practice
Computed from the current $30.00/M input and $60.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.99 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $18.00 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $270.00 |
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Quick answers
- How much does OpenAI: GPT-4 cost?
- $30.00 per million input tokens and $60.00 per million output tokens.
- What is OpenAI: GPT-4's context window?
- 8,191 tokens, roughly 12 pages of text in a single request.
- Does OpenAI: GPT-4 support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output.
- Can OpenAI: GPT-4 process images?
- No, it is text-only on the input side.