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OpenAI: GPT-5 (batch)

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.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.62
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Output Price
$5.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-23
Context Window
400,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 71.4 across 2 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
Aider Polyglot code editing across languages 88.0
AI Index broad capability composite 37.9
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 68 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#1 JSON ExtractionData · of 25 ranked 138
#1 Dataset AnnotationResearch · of 25 ranked 137
#2 Short-Form SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 128
#2 Email DraftingWriting · of 25 ranked 124
#2 Language LearningEducation · of 25 ranked 124
#2 Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked 130
#2 Chat CompanionPersonal · of 25 ranked 128
#2 Trivia & General KnowledgePersonal · of 25 ranked 118
#3 Bulk Data LabelingData · of 25 ranked 131
#3 Customer SupportBusiness · of 25 ranked 128
#4 SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 152
#4 CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked 144
#4 SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked 128
#5 OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked 139
#5 Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked 139
#5 Diagram ExtractionVision · of 25 ranked 138
#6 Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 141
#6 CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked 135
#6 Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked 120
#6 Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked 114
#6 Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked 120
#6 Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked 164
#6 Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked 164
#6 Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked 120
#6 Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked 120
#7 Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked 154
#7 Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked 159
#7 Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked 129
#7 Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked 124
#7 Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked 129
#7 Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked 154
#7 Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked 124
#7 Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked 146
#7 Browser AutomationAgents · of 25 ranked 146
#7 Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked 125
#7 Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked 129
#7 Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked 159
#8 Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked 136
#8 Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked 146
#8 Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 133
#8 Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked 140
#8 Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 134
#8 Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked 141
#8 Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked 133
#8 Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked 141
#9 RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked 161
#10 ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked 144
#10 Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked 144
#10 Screenshot DebuggingVision · of 25 ranked 135
#11 Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 147
#11 Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked 147
#11 Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 147
#11 Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked 147
#11 Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked 163
#11 OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked 147
#11 Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked 147
#12 Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 137
#13 Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked 154
#13 RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked 154
#14 Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked 143
#16 Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked 139
#17 History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 138
#18 Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 157
#18 Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 157
#18 Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked 157
#18 Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked 157
#19 Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 153
#21 Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked 147

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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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