Key Takeaways
GPT-4o (2024-11-20) wins:
- No clear advantages in compared metrics
GPT-5 Codex wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Larger context window
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Better at math
Price Advantage
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Benchmark Advantage
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Context Window
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Speed
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Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GPT-4o (2024-11-20) | GPT-5 Codex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $2.50 | $1.25 | GPT-5 Codex |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $10.00 | $10.00 | Tie |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $1250000.00 | $125000.00 | GPT-5 Codex |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GPT-5 Codex is 21% cheaper overall.
GPT-4o (2024-11-20) Providers
OpenAI $2.50 (Cheapest)
Azure $2.50 (Cheapest)
GPT-5 Codex Providers
OpenAI $1.25 (Cheapest)
Benchmark Comparison
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GPT-4o (2024-11-20) Wins
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GPT-5 Codex Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GPT-4o (2024-11-20) | GPT-5 Codex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 17.3 | 44.5 | |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 16.7 | 38.9 | |
Math Index Mathematical reasoning | 6.0 | 98.7 | |
MMLU Pro Academic knowledge | 74.8 | 86.5 | |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 54.3 | 83.7 | |
LiveCodeBench Competitive programming | 30.9 | 84.0 | |
Aider Real-world code editing | 71.4 | - | - |
AIME Competition math | 15.0 | - | - |
GPT-5 Codex significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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GPT-4o (2024-11-20)
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Context & Performance
Context Window
GPT-4o (2024-11-20)
128,000
tokens
Max output: 16,384 tokens
GPT-5 Codex
400,000
tokens
Max output: 128,000 tokens
GPT-5 Codex has a 68% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GPT-4o (2024-11-20) | GPT-5 Codex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 132.8 tok/s | 314.7 tok/s | |
| Time to First Token | 0.42s | 10.95s |
GPT-5 Codex responds 137% faster on average.
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-4o (2024-11-20) | GPT-5 Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-4o (2024-11-20) | GPT-5 Codex |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Released | Nov 2024 | Sep 2025 |
GPT-4o (2024-11-20) Modalities
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Output
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GPT-5 Codex Modalities
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