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OpenAI: GPT-5

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$1.25
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-11-02
Output Price
$10.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-11-02
Context Window
400,000
tokens

The OpenAI GPT-5 is an AI model that can handle multiple input modalities, including text, image, and file inputs. It has a high context length of 400,000 tokens and supports tools for additional functionality. Those with larger datasets or complex applications may want to consider the OpenAI GPT-5 due to its robust performance. The model's blended benchmark score of 72.8 across two independent benchmarks is competitive, although it comes at a cost: $1.25 per million input tokens and $10.00 per million output tokens. This price point may make it more suitable for organizations or individuals with significant resources.

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 70.2 across 4 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-11-01. 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
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 $1.25/M input and $10.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.05
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $1.12
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $26.25

Category rankings

Where OpenAI: GPT-5 places across the 59 categories it ranks in. How we rank →

#CategoryScore
#9 SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked 138
#10 Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked 136
#11 Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 156
#11 CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked 146
#11 Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 148
#11 Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked 159
#12 Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked 147
#12 CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked 155
#12 Diagram ExtractionVision · of 25 ranked 150
#13 Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 148
#14 OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked 147
#14 Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked 147
#15 Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 140
#15 Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked 130
#15 Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked 130
#15 Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked 140
#16 Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked 135
#16 ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked 156
#16 Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked 135
#16 Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked 156
#16 History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked 145
#16 Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked 117
#16 Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked 135
#17 Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked 168
#17 Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked 166
#17 Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked 160
#17 Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 158
#17 Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked 158
#17 Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked 158
#17 Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked 158
#17 Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 168
#17 Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked 179
#17 Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked 168
#17 Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked 168
#17 RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked 176
#17 OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked 158
#17 Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked 152
#17 RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked 166
#17 Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked 155
#17 Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked 168
#17 Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked 158
#17 Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked 168
#18 Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked 159
#18 Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked 122
#18 Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked 122
#18 Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked 150
#18 Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked 122
#18 Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked 122
#19 SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked 171
#19 Screenshot DebuggingVision · of 25 ranked 142
#20 Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked 142
#20 Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked 150
#21 Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked 169
#21 Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked 150
#22 Browser AutomationAgents · of 25 ranked 167
#24 Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked 179
#24 Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked 189
#24 Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked 189
#24 Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked 179

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-5 cost?
$1.25 per million input tokens and $10.00 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-5's context window?
400,000 tokens, roughly 600 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-5 support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can OpenAI: GPT-5 process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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