Key Takeaways
GPT-5.3 Codex wins:
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Supports vision
INTELLECT-3 wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Better at math
Price Advantage
INTELLECT-3
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.3 Codex
Context Window
GPT-5.3 Codex
Speed
GPT-5.3 Codex
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GPT-5.3 Codex | INTELLECT-3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $1.75 | $0.20 | INTELLECT-3 |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $14.00 | $1.10 | INTELLECT-3 |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.17 | N/A | GPT-5.3 Codex |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, INTELLECT-3 is 91% cheaper overall.
GPT-5.3 Codex Providers
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INTELLECT-3 Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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INTELLECT-3 Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GPT-5.3 Codex | INTELLECT-3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 54.0 | 22.2 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 53.1 | 19.1 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 88.0 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 82.2 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 91.5 | 76.1 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 77.7 | - |
GPT-5.3 Codex significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
GPT-5.3 Codex
400,000
tokens
INTELLECT-3
131,072
tokens
GPT-5.3 Codex has a 67% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GPT-5.3 Codex | INTELLECT-3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 70.2 tok/s | 0.0 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 88.66s | 0.00s |
GPT-5.3 Codex responds Infinity% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5.3 Codex | INTELLECT-3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | INTELLECT-3 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Open Source |
| Author | OpenAI | Prime-intellect |
| Released | Feb 2026 | Nov 2025 |
GPT-5.3 Codex Modalities
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INTELLECT-3 Modalities
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