Key Takeaways
GPT-3.5 Turbo wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
GPT-5 wins:
- Larger context window
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
- Has reasoning mode
Price Advantage
GPT-3.5 Turbo
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5
Context Window
GPT-5
Speed
GPT-3.5 Turbo
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-3.5 Turbo | GPT-5 |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-3.5 Turbo | GPT-5 |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Released | May 2023 | Aug 2025 |
GPT-3.5 Turbo Modalities
Input
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Output
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GPT-5 Modalities
Input
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Output
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