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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.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$1.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Output Price
$5.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Context Window
1,050,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 80.2 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
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 →

JobTokensCost
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.

DateInput /MOutput /MContext
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 →

#CategoryScore
#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.

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