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OpenAI: GPT-5 (batch)

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.62
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-11-07
Output Price
$5.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-11-07
Context Window
400,000
tokens

The OpenAI GPT-5 (batch) is a model that can handle multiple input modalities, including text, image, and file inputs, with a maximum context length of 400,000 tokens. It supports tools and reasoning capabilities, but does not provide structured output. This model may be worth considering for users who require high-performance processing and have a budget to match its price point. With an input cost of $0.625 per million tokens and an output cost of $5.00 per million tokens, it is clear that the OpenAI GPT-5 (batch) is geared towards heavy users or those with significant computational resources. Its benchmark standing of 72.8 across two independent benchmarks may also be a consideration for those who value robust performance, although further evaluation would be necessary to determine its suitability for specific use cases.

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 70.2 across 4 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-11-08. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
Aider Polyglot code editing across languages 88.0
AI Index broad capability composite 57.3
AI Index Coding software engineering tasks 62.3
AI Index Agentic multi-step tool-using tasks 42.4
Model ID
openai/gpt-5:batch
Vendor
openai
Released
August 2025
Tokenizer
GPT
Input Modalities
text, image, file
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 $0.62/M input and $5.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.03
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.56
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $13.12

Strong choice for

Category rankings

Where OpenAI: GPT-5 (batch) places across the 67 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#1 JSON ExtractionData · of 25 ranked 149
#3 Dataset AnnotationResearch · of 25 ranked 144
#4 SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked 138
#4 Trivia & General KnowledgePersonal · of 25 ranked 122
#5 Short-Form SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 131
#5 Email DraftingWriting · of 25 ranked 127
#5 Language LearningEducation · of 25 ranked 127
#5 Chat CompanionPersonal · of 25 ranked 131
#9 Bulk Data LabelingData · of 25 ranked 134
#9 Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked 123
#9 Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked 123
#9 Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked 123
#9 Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked 123
#11 Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked 131
#11 Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked 131
#11 Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked 118
#12 Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked 136
#12 CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked 156
#12 Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 141
#12 Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked 136
#12 Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked 154
#12 Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked 136
#12 Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked 141
#12 Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked 136
#13 Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 156
#13 Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked 143
#13 Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked 147
#13 Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 148
#13 Diagram ExtractionVision · of 25 ranked 150
#13 Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked 159
#14 SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 171
#14 CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked 146
#14 Customer SupportBusiness · of 25 ranked 133
#15 OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked 147
#15 Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked 147
#16 Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 148
#16 Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked 151
#17 Code CompletionCode · of 25 ranked 132
#17 Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 161
#18 ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked 156
#18 Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked 156
#18 History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 145
#18 Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked 152
#19 Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked 168
#19 Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked 166
#19 Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 158
#19 Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked 158
#19 Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 158
#19 Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked 158
#19 Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 168
#19 Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked 179
#19 Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 168
#19 Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked 168
#19 RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked 176
#19 OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked 158
#19 RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked 166
#19 Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked 155
#19 Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked 168
#19 Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked 158
#19 Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked 168
#20 Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked 159
#20 Screenshot DebuggingVision · of 25 ranked 142
#21 Image CaptioningVision · of 25 ranked 120
#23 Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked 169
#23 Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked 141
#23 Browser AutomationAgents · of 25 ranked 167
#23 Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked 150

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-5 (batch) cost?
$0.62 per million input tokens and $5.00 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-5 (batch)'s context window?
400,000 tokens, roughly 600 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-5 (batch) support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can OpenAI: GPT-5 (batch) process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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