OpenAI: GPT-5
This AI model processes text inputs up to 400,000 tokens in length and supports multiple input modalities, including text, image, and file inputs. It also enables reasoning capabilities and can be integrated with tools. The OpenAI model's price point is high, at $1.25 per million input tokens and $10.0 per million output tokens. Its blended benchmark score of 72.8, based on two independent benchmarks, places it in the middle tier of AI models. Given its capabilities and pricing, this model may be suitable for users who need to process large amounts of text data or require advanced reasoning features, but are willing to invest in a premium solution.
Benchmark results
Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 72.8 across 2 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-09-10. 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
- 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
Unit Test Generation
CI/CD Pipelines
CSV / Spreadsheet Cleanup
OCR / Document Parsing
Table Extraction from PDFs
SOP / Process Docs
Category rankings
Where OpenAI: GPT-5 places across the 59 categories it ranks in. How we rank →
| # | Category | Score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Function / Tool CallingAgents · of 25 ranked | 130 |
| #4 | OCR / Document ParsingData · of 25 ranked | 139 |
| #4 | Table Extraction from PDFsData · of 25 ranked | 139 |
| #4 | Diagram ExtractionVision · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #5 | Unit Test GenerationCode · of 25 ranked | 141 |
| #5 | CI/CD PipelinesCode · of 25 ranked | 135 |
| #5 | CSV / Spreadsheet CleanupData · of 25 ranked | 144 |
| #5 | SOP / Process DocsBusiness · of 25 ranked | 127 |
| #5 | Agent WorkflowsAgents · of 25 ranked | 164 |
| #5 | Coding AgentsAgents · of 25 ranked | 164 |
| #6 | SQL GenerationCode · of 25 ranked | 152 |
| #6 | Code ReviewCode · of 25 ranked | 154 |
| #6 | Bug FixingCode · of 25 ranked | 159 |
| #6 | Essay GradingEducation · of 25 ranked | 154 |
| #6 | Browser AutomationAgents · of 25 ranked | 146 |
| #6 | Fitness CoachingPersonal · of 25 ranked | 125 |
| #6 | Scientific CodingResearch · of 25 ranked | 159 |
| #7 | Frontend Component DesignCode · of 25 ranked | 136 |
| #7 | Data AnalysisData · of 25 ranked | 146 |
| #7 | Financial AnalysisProfessional · of 25 ranked | 140 |
| #7 | Math TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 134 |
| #7 | Chart & Graph ReadingVision · of 25 ranked | 141 |
| #7 | Experiment DesignResearch · of 25 ranked | 141 |
| #8 | RFP ResponseBusiness · of 25 ranked | 161 |
| #8 | Screenshot DebuggingVision · of 25 ranked | 135 |
| #9 | Regex WritingCode · of 25 ranked | 128 |
| #9 | ETL ScriptingData · of 25 ranked | 144 |
| #9 | Marketing CopyWriting · of 25 ranked | 123 |
| #9 | Language TranslationWriting · of 25 ranked | 128 |
| #9 | Medical Note SummarizationProfessional · of 25 ranked | 144 |
| #9 | Standardized Test PrepEducation · of 25 ranked | 123 |
| #9 | Resume WritingBusiness · of 25 ranked | 114 |
| #9 | Tutoring for KidsPersonal · of 25 ranked | 128 |
| #10 | Contract ReviewProfessional · of 25 ranked | 163 |
| #11 | Physics TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 137 |
| #12 | Creative WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #12 | Screenwriting & DialogWriting · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #12 | Academic WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #12 | Legal DraftingProfessional · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #12 | Sales / Cold EmailBusiness · of 25 ranked | 119 |
| #12 | Job Application DraftingBusiness · of 25 ranked | 119 |
| #12 | OKRs & Strategic PlanningBusiness · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #12 | Journaling HelperPersonal · of 25 ranked | 119 |
| #12 | Recipe GenerationPersonal · of 25 ranked | 119 |
| #12 | Math ProofsResearch · of 25 ranked | 147 |
| #13 | Code RefactoringCode · of 25 ranked | 154 |
| #13 | Blog Post WritingWriting · of 25 ranked | 133 |
| #13 | RAG PipelinesAgents · of 25 ranked | 154 |
| #13 | Trip PlanningPersonal · of 25 ranked | 133 |
| #17 | History TutoringEducation · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #18 | Character RoleplayPersonal · of 25 ranked | 143 |
| #19 | Legal ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #19 | Scientific ResearchProfessional · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #19 | Fiction CollaboratorPersonal · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #19 | Literature ReviewResearch · of 25 ranked | 157 |
| #21 | Code DocumentationCode · of 25 ranked | 138 |
| #21 | Long-Document SummarizationWriting · of 25 ranked | 152 |
| #22 | Meeting NotesBusiness · of 25 ranked | 142 |
| #22 | Long-Context Q&AAgents · of 25 ranked | 147 |
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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.