Key Takeaways
GPT-5.2-Codex wins:
- Cheaper input tokens
- Cheaper output tokens
- Faster response time
- Higher intelligence benchmark
- Better at coding
- Has reasoning mode
GPT-5.4 Pro wins:
- Larger context window
Price Advantage
GPT-5.2-Codex
Benchmark Advantage
GPT-5.2-Codex
Context Window
GPT-5.4 Pro
Speed
GPT-5.2-Codex
Pricing Comparison
Price Comparison
| Metric | GPT-5.2-Codex | GPT-5.4 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input (per 1M tokens) | $1.75 | $30.00 | GPT-5.2-Codex |
| Output (per 1M tokens) | $14.00 | $180.00 | GPT-5.2-Codex |
| Cache Read (per 1M) | $0.17 | N/A | GPT-5.2-Codex |
Using a 3:1 input/output ratio, GPT-5.2-Codex is 93% cheaper overall.
GPT-5.2-Codex Providers
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GPT-5.4 Pro Providers
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Benchmark Comparison
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GPT-5.4 Pro Wins
Benchmark Scores
| Benchmark | GPT-5.2-Codex | GPT-5.4 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
Intelligence Index Overall intelligence score | 49.0 | - | - |
Coding Index Code generation & understanding | 43.0 | - | - |
GPQA Graduate-level science | 89.9 | - | - |
GPT-5.2-Codex significantly outperforms in coding benchmarks.
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Context & Performance
Context Window
GPT-5.2-Codex
400,000
tokens
GPT-5.4 Pro
1,050,000
tokens
GPT-5.4 Pro has a 62% larger context window.
Speed Performance
| Metric | GPT-5.2-Codex | GPT-5.4 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokens/second | 67.5 tok/s | N/A | |
| Time to First Token | 9.85s | N/A |
Capabilities
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5.2-Codex | GPT-5.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Tool/Function Calls | ||
| Reasoning Mode | ||
| Audio Input | ||
| Audio Output | ||
| PDF Input | ||
| Prompt Caching | ||
| Web Search |
License & Release
| Property | GPT-5.2-Codex | GPT-5.4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| License | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Author | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Released | Jan 2026 | Mar 2026 |
GPT-5.2-Codex Modalities
Input
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Output
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GPT-5.4 Pro Modalities
Input
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Output
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