OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch)
This AI model is OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) offering. It supports input in multiple formats, including text, images, and files, with a context length of 1,050,000 tokens. The model can also handle structured output and reasoning tasks. For users looking for an affordable option that balances performance and cost, this model might be worth considering. With a blended benchmark score of 80.2 across one independent benchmark, it holds its own despite being a paid service with prices set at $1.0/M input tokens and $5.0/M output tokens. However, the number of available benchmarks is limited, so users should consider their specific needs before shortlisting this model for further evaluation.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 80.2 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 77.5 |
- Model ID
- openai/gpt-5.6-sol:batch
- Vendor
- openai
- Released
- July 2026
- 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 $1.00/M input and $5.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.04 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $0.75 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $15.00 |
Price & spec history
Tracked daily by PicksByModel since 2026-08-07.
| Date | Input /M | Output /M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | $1.00 | $5.00 | 1,050,000 |
| 2026-08-18 | $1.25 | $7.50 | 1,050,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | $2.50 | $15.00 | 1,050,000 |
Category rankings
Where OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) places across the 9 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #20 | Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked | 113 |
| #22 | Screenshot DebuggingVision · of 25 ranked | 133 |
| #23 | Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked | 126 |
| #23 | Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked | 121 |
| #23 | Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked | 126 |
| #23 | Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked | 121 |
| #23 | Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked | 126 |
| #24 | Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked | 131 |
| #24 | Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked | 137 |
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Quick answers
- How much does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) cost?
- $1.00 per million input tokens and $5.00 per million output tokens.
- What is OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch)'s context window?
- 1,050,000 tokens, roughly 1,575 pages of text in a single request.
- Does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) support tool calling?
- It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
- Can OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) process images?
- Yes, it accepts image input.