Key Takeaways
GPT-5 Codex wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Better at math
GPT-5.3 Codex wins:
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
Price Advantage
GPT-5 Codex
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.3 Codex
Context Window
GPT-5.3 Codex
Speed
GPT-5 Codex
Pricing Comparison
Benchmark Comparison
Context & Performance
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5 Codex | GPT-5.3 Codex |
|---|---|---|
Vision (Image Input) | ||
Tool/Function Calls | ||
Reasoning Mode | ||
Audio Input | ||
Audio Output | ||
PDF Input | ||
Prompt Caching | ||
Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-5 Codex | GPT-5.3 Codex |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Feb 2026 |
GPT-5 Codex Modalities
Input
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Output
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GPT-5.3 Codex Modalities
Input
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Output
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