Key Takeaways
GPT-5.3 Codex wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Has reasoning mode
GPT-5.4 wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Price Advantage
GPT-5.3 Codex
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.4
Context Window
GPT-5.4
Speed
GPT-5.4
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GPT-5.3 Codex | GPT-5.4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $1.75 | $2.50 | GPT-5.3 Codex |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $14.00 | $15.00 | GPT-5.3 Codex |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.17 | $0.25 | GPT-5.3 Codex |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GPT-5.3 Codex is 14% cheaper overall.
GPT-5.3 Codex Providers
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GPT-5.4 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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GPT-5.3 Codex Wins
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GPT-5.4 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GPT-5.3 Codex | GPT-5.4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 54.0 | 57.0 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 53.1 | 57.3 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 91.5 | 92.0 |
GPT-5.4 wins 3 out of 3 benchmarks.
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Other models
Context & Performance
Context Window
GPT-5.3 Codex
400,000
tokens
GPT-5.4
1,050,000
tokens
GPT-5.4 has a 62% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GPT-5.3 Codex | GPT-5.4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 70.2 tok/s | 76.9 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 88.66s | 179.87s |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5.3 Codex | GPT-5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-5.3 Codex | GPT-5.4 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 |
GPT-5.3 Codex Modalities
Input
textimage
Output
text
GPT-5.4 Modalities
Input
textimagefile
Output
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