OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch)
GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) from OpenAI is designed for extensive text, image, and file processing with a context length of 1,050,000 tokens. It supports reasoning and tools integration but does not offer structured output or open weights. The model excels in handling diverse input modalities, making it suitable for complex tasks that require understanding across various data types. While boasting a blended benchmark score of 99.3 from three independent sources, GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) may be more appropriate for those willing to invest in its higher pricing-$2.5 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens-especially if the extensive context length and broad input capabilities are critical for your project needs.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 99.3 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-08-08. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| AI Index | broad capability composite | 100.0 |
| AI Index Coding | software engineering tasks | 100.0 |
| AI Index Agentic | multi-step tool-using tasks | 95.3 |
- 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 $2.50/M input and $15.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Summarize a 50-page report | 30k in / 1.5k out | $0.10 |
| Classify 1,000 customer emails | 500k in / 50k out | $2.00 |
| A month of a busy support chatbot | 5M in / 2M out | $42.50 |
Category rankings
Where OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) places across the 53 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Browser AutomationAgents · of 25 ranked | 177 |
| #6 | Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked | 158 |
| #8 | Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked | 177 |
| #8 | Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked | 164 |
| #8 | Diagram ExtractionVision · of 25 ranked | 151 |
| #10 | Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked | 149 |
| #10 | OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #10 | Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #10 | Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 151 |
| #10 | Screenshot DebuggingVision · of 25 ranked | 145 |
| #10 | Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked | 155 |
| #10 | Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked | 137 |
| #10 | Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #13 | SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked | 174 |
| #13 | Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #13 | CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #13 | Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked | 132 |
| #13 | Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked | 132 |
| #14 | Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked | 187 |
| #14 | Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 151 |
| #14 | Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked | 199 |
| #14 | Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked | 199 |
| #14 | Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked | 187 |
| #15 | Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #15 | Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 142 |
| #15 | Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #15 | Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #15 | Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #15 | Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #15 | Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #15 | OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #15 | Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked | 142 |
| #15 | Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #17 | ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #17 | Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #17 | History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #18 | Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked | 167 |
| #18 | Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked | 162 |
| #18 | Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #18 | Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked | 181 |
| #18 | Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #18 | RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked | 177 |
| #18 | RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked | 167 |
| #18 | Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #18 | Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked | 152 |
| #18 | Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #18 | Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #19 | SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #22 | Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked | 136 |
| #22 | Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked | 136 |
| #22 | Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked | 118 |
| #22 | Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked | 136 |
| #25 | CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked | 154 |
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Quick answers
- How much does OpenAI: GPT-5.6 Sol (batch) cost?
- $2.50 per million input tokens and $15.00 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.