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