| Signal | GPT-5.2 | Delta | GPT-5.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
Capabilities | 100 | -- | |
Benchmarks | 89 | -- | |
Pricing | 14 | -86 | |
Context window size | 89 | -- | |
Recency | 100 | -- | |
Output Capacity | 85 | -- | |
| Overall Result | 0 wins | of 6 | 1 wins |
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GPT-5.2 saves you $9625.00/month
That's $115500.00/year compared to GPT-5.2 Pro at your current usage level of 100K calls/month.
| Metric | GPT-5.2 | GPT-5.2 Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 93 | 93 | -- |
| Rank | #5 | #4 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
| Quality Rank | #5 | #4 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
| Adoption Rank | #5 | #4 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
| Parameters | -- | -- | -- |
| Context Window | 400K | 400K | -- |
| Pricing | $1.75/$14.00/M | $21.00/$168.00/M | -- |
| Signal Scores | |||
| Capabilities | 100 | 100 | GPT-5.2 |
| Benchmarks | 89 | 89 | GPT-5.2 |
| Pricing | 14 | 100 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
| Context window size | 89 | 89 | GPT-5.2 |
| Recency | 100 | 100 | GPT-5.2 |
| Output Capacity | 85 | 85 | GPT-5.2 |
Our composite score (0–100) combines six weighted signals: benchmark performance (25%), pricing efficiency (25%), context window size (15%), model recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and capability versatility (10%). Here's what the scores mean for these two models:
Scores 93/100 (rank #5), placing it in the top 99% of all 290 models tracked.
Scores 93/100 (rank #4), placing it in the top 99% of all 290 models tracked.
With only a 0-point gap, these models are in the same performance tier. The practical difference in output quality is minimal - your choice should depend on pricing, latency requirements, and specific feature needs.
GPT-5.2 offers 92% better value per quality point. At 1M tokens/day, you'd spend $236.25/month with GPT-5.2 vs $2835.00/month with GPT-5.2 Pro - a $2598.75 monthly difference.
Both models have comparable response speeds. For most applications, the latency difference is negligible.
When latency matters most: Interactive chatbots, IDE code completion, real-time translation, and user-facing applications where response time directly impacts experience. For batch processing, background summarization, or offline analysis, latency is less critical.
Code generation & review
Higher benchmark score (0/100) indicates stronger performance on coding tasks like generating functions, debugging, and refactoring
Customer support chatbot
Faster response time (speed score 0/100) is critical for user-facing chat. GPT-5.2 also offers lower per-token costs for high-volume support
Long document analysis
Larger context window (400K tokens) can process longer documents, contracts, and research papers in a single pass
Batch data extraction
Lower output pricing ($14.00/M) reduces costs when processing thousands of records daily
Creative writing & content
Higher overall composite score (93/100) correlates with better nuance, coherence, and style in long-form content
Image understanding & OCR
Supports vision input - can analyze screenshots, diagrams, photos, and scanned documents directly
GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2 Pro are extremely close in overall performance (only 0 points apart). Your best choice depends entirely on which specific strengths matter most for your use case.
Best for Quality
GPT-5.2
Marginally better benchmark scores; both are excellent
Best for Cost
GPT-5.2
92% lower pricing; better value at scale
Best for Reliability
GPT-5.2
Higher uptime and faster response speeds
Best for Prototyping
GPT-5.2
Stronger community support and better developer experience
Best for Production
GPT-5.2
Wider enterprise adoption and proven at scale
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| Capability | GPT-5.2 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Vision (Image Input) | ||
| Function Calling | ||
| Streaming | ||
| JSON Mode | ||
| Reasoning | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Image Output |
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OpenAI
GPT-5.2 saves you $219.45/month
That's 92% cheaper than GPT-5.2 Pro at 1,000 tokens/request and 100 requests/day.
Assumes 60% input / 40% output token ratio per request. Actual costs may vary based on your usage pattern.
| Parameter | GPT-5.2 | GPT-5.2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Context Window | 400K | 400K |
| Max Output Tokens | 128,000 | 128,000 |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Created | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
Both GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2 Pro score 93/100, making them extremely close competitors. Choose based on pricing, provider ecosystem, or specific capability requirements.
GPT-5.2 is ranked #5 and GPT-5.2 Pro is ranked #4 out of 290+ AI models. Rankings use a composite score combining benchmark performance (25%), pricing (25%), context window (15%), recency (15%), output capacity (10%), and versatility (10%). Scores update hourly.
GPT-5.2 is cheaper at $14.00/M output tokens vs GPT-5.2 Pro's $168.00/M output tokens - 12.0x more expensive. Input token pricing: GPT-5.2 at $1.75/M vs GPT-5.2 Pro at $21.00/M.
GPT-5.2 has a larger context window of 400,000 tokens compared to GPT-5.2 Pro's 400,000 tokens. A larger context window means the model can process longer documents and conversations.