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OpenAI: GPT-5.2 (batch)

The OpenAI GPT-5.2 (batch) is a powerful AI model that can handle multiple input modalities, including text, images, and files. It has a large context length of 400,000 tokens and supports tools for tasks such as reasoning. This model is worth considering for those who require the flexibility to input data in various formats and need advanced reasoning capabilities. Its price point is $0.875 per million input tokens and $7.00 per million output tokens, which may be competitive with other models that offer similar functionality. However, its blended benchmark score of 73.4 across two independent benchmarks suggests it may not be the best choice for those prioritizing performance.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.88
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Output Price
$7.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Context Window
400,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 71.2 across 2 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
AI Index broad capability composite 50.2
EQ-Bench emotional understanding in dialogue 80.4
Model ID
openai/gpt-5.2:batch
Vendor
openai
Released
December 2025
Tokenizer
GPT
Input Modalities
file, image, text
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
128,000 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
yes

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $0.88/M input and $7.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.04
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.79
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $18.38

Strong choice for

Category rankings

Where OpenAI: GPT-5.2 (batch) places across the 50 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#4 Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked 144
#5 Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked 133
#6 Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked 146
#8 Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked 141
#9 Trivia & General KnowledgePersonal · of 25 ranked 117
#10 Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 155
#10 History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 139
#10 Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked 144
#11 Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked 154
#11 RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked 154
#11 Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked 150
#12 ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked 143
#12 Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 158
#12 Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked 143
#12 Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 158
#12 Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked 158
#12 Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked 158
#13 Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 132
#13 Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 147
#13 Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked 147
#13 Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 147
#13 Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked 147
#13 OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked 147
#13 Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked 132
#13 Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked 147
#14 Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked 162
#15 Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked 151
#15 Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked 151
#15 RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked 158
#16 Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 135
#17 Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked 155
#17 Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked 159
#17 Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked 159
#17 Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked 155
#18 CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked 131
#18 CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked 140
#19 SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 144
#20 Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 135
#20 OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked 135
#20 Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked 135
#20 Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked 121
#20 Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked 121
#20 Image CaptioningVision · of 25 ranked 120
#21 Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked 126
#21 Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked 126
#21 Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked 126
#22 Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 128
#22 Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked 113
#23 Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked 132
#23 Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked 120

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-5.2 (batch) cost?
$0.88 per million input tokens and $7.00 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-5.2 (batch)'s context window?
400,000 tokens, roughly 600 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-5.2 (batch) support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can OpenAI: GPT-5.2 (batch) process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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