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GPT-5
OpenAI’s previous flagship reasoning model for coding, agentic tasks, and broad professional work.
Overall score
92
reasoningcodingagentic
Context window
400K tokens
Speed
Balanced
Input pricing
$1.25 / 1M input tokens
Output pricing
$10 / 1M output tokens
Score breakdown
Capability94
Use-case fit93
Cost efficiency82
Speed85
Reliability92
Agent readiness94
Ecosystem96
Scores combine benchmark signals, product experience, and editorial weighting. Use them as a practical guide, not an absolute truth claim.
Best for
CodingAgent automation
Works with
Codex CLIOpenAI Responses APILangGraphE2B
Modalities
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Sources & trust
Officially verified core fields
Official linkSummaryDescriptionModalitiesModality profileContext windowMax outputTool supportPricingPricing page
Editorial fields such as shortlist guidance, strengths, caveats, and scoring remain clearly separated from official provider data.
OpenAI official
Official site · Tier 5 · Apr 9, 2026
Official link
GPT-5 model docs
Official docs · Tier 5 · Apr 9, 2026
SummaryDescriptionModalitiesModality profileContext windowMax outputTool support
OpenAI API pricing
Pricing page · Tier 5 · Apr 9, 2026
PricingPricing page
GPT-5 VerdictLens review
Manual review · Tier 3 · Apr 9, 2026
Best-fit guidanceWorks-with guidanceStrengthsCaveatsOverall scoreScore breakdown
Last verified: Apr 9, 2026
Strengths
- Strong coding and tool-use baseline with broad ecosystem support.
- Large context and mature Responses API integration.
Things to watch
- No longer OpenAI’s newest flagship tier.
- Costs rise quickly on long, high-output workflows.