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OpenAI: GPT-5
GPT-5 from OpenAI is a versatile AI with a context length of 400,000 tokens and supports text, image, and file inputs, making it suitable for a wide range of tasks. It excels in reasoning capabilities and can use external tools, though structured output support is not specified. With a blended benchmark score of 70.2 across four independent tests, GPT-5 offers robust performance. However, its pricing at $1.25 per million input tokens and $10.00 per million output tokens may be prohibitive for cost-sensitive projects. This model would best serve those willing to invest in high-quality outputs but should consider alternatives if budget is a primary concern.
Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$1.25
per 1M tokens
Output Price
$10.00
per 1M tokens
Context Window
400,000
tokens
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 69.8 across 4 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-07-27. How scoring works →
| Benchmark | Measures | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 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 →
| Job | Tokens | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Strong choice for
Code
Unit Test Generation
Generating thorough test suites for existing functions.
Code
Frontend Component Design
Generating React/Vue/Svelte components from a sketch or spec.
Education
Math Tutoring
Step-by-step math help that doesn't make things up.
Business
SOP / Process Docs
Standard operating procedure documentation.
Vision
Diagram Extraction
Reading flowcharts, org charts, architecture diagrams.
Personal
Fitness Coaching
Workout planning and progress feedback.
Category rankings
Where OpenAI: GPT-5 places across the 60 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #4 | Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked | 136 |
| #5 | Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked | 156 |
| #5 | Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #5 | Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 148 |
| #5 | Diagram ExtractionVision · of 25 ranked | 150 |
| #5 | Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked | 159 |
| #6 | OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #6 | Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #7 | SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked | 171 |
| #7 | CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked | 146 |
| #7 | Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked | 130 |
| #7 | Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked | 130 |
| #7 | Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked | 152 |
| #8 | CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked | 155 |
| #8 | Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 140 |
| #8 | Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 148 |
| #8 | Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked | 140 |
| #9 | Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked | 168 |
| #9 | Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked | 142 |
| #9 | Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked | 135 |
| #9 | ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked | 156 |
| #9 | Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked | 160 |
| #9 | Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked | 135 |
| #9 | Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked | 159 |
| #9 | Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked | 156 |
| #9 | History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 145 |
| #9 | Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked | 168 |
| #9 | Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked | 117 |
| #9 | Screenshot DebuggingVision · of 25 ranked | 142 |
| #9 | Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked | 150 |
| #9 | Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked | 135 |
| #10 | Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked | 166 |
| #10 | Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 158 |
| #10 | Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked | 158 |
| #10 | Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 158 |
| #10 | Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked | 158 |
| #10 | Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked | 168 |
| #10 | Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked | 179 |
| #10 | Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked | 168 |
| #10 | Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #10 | Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #10 | RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked | 176 |
| #10 | OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked | 158 |
| #10 | RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked | 166 |
| #10 | Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked | 155 |
| #10 | Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked | 168 |
| #10 | Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #10 | Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked | 122 |
| #10 | Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked | 158 |
| #10 | Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked | 168 |
| #11 | Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked | 150 |
| #12 | Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked | 169 |
| #14 | Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked | 150 |
| #15 | Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked | 179 |
| #15 | Browser AutomationAgents · of 25 ranked | 167 |
| #15 | Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked | 179 |
| #16 | Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked | 189 |
| #16 | Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked | 189 |
| #17 | Transcript CleanupWriting · of 25 ranked | 139 |
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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.