Key Takeaways
GPT-4 wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
GPT-5.2 Pro wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
- Supports vision
Price Advantage
GPT-4
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.2 Pro
Context Window
GPT-5.2 Pro
Speed
GPT-5.2 Pro
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GPT-4 | GPT-5.2 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $30.00 | $21.00 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $60.00 | $168.00 | GPT-4 |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GPT-4 is 35% cheaper overall.
GPT-4 Providers
OpenAI $30.00 (Cheapest)
Azure $30.00 (Cheapest)
GPT-5.2 Pro Providers
OpenAI $21.00 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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Benchmarks Compared
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GPT-4 Wins
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GPT-5.2 Pro Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GPT-4 | GPT-5.2 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 12.8 | 51.2 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 13.1 | 48.7 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | - | 99.0 | - |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | - | 87.4 | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | - | 90.3 | - |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | - | 88.9 | - |
Aider Real-world code editing | 67.7 | - | - |
GPT-5.2 Pro significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
GPT-4
8,191
tokens
Max output: 4,096 tokens
GPT-5.2 Pro
400,000
tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
GPT-5.2 Pro has a 98% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GPT-4 | GPT-5.2 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 32.2 tok/s | 98.3 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.72s | 46.57s |
GPT-5.2 Pro responds 206% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-4 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-4 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Released | May 2023 | Dec 2025 |
GPT-4 Modalities
Input
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Output
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GPT-5.2 Pro Modalities
Input
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Output
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