Key Takeaways
GPT-4.1 wins:
- Cheaper output tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Better at math
GPT-5.2-Codex wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Has reasoning mode
Price Advantage
GPT-4.1
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.2-Codex
Context Window
GPT-4.1
Speed
GPT-4.1
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-4.1 | GPT-5.2-Codex |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-4.1 | GPT-5.2-Codex |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Released | Apr 2025 | Jan 2026 |
GPT-4.1 Modalities
Input
imagetextfile
Output
text
GPT-5.2-Codex Modalities
Input
textimage
Output
text