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.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 71.4 across 2 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-23. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 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 →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 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
SQL Generation
CSV / Spreadsheet Cleanup
JSON Extraction
Bulk Data Labeling
OCR / Document Parsing
Table Extraction from PDFs
Category rankings
Where OpenAI: GPT-5 (batch) places across the 68 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #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.