GPT-5.2 pro vs GPT-5.4

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GPT-5.2 pro

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GPT-5.4

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Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)

GPT-5.2 pro

Per Request:$0.105

Daily:$10.50

Monthly:$315.00

Yearly:$3,832.50

GPT-5.4

Per Request:$0.01

Daily:$1.00

Monthly:$30.00

Yearly:$365.00

Cost Differences

$0.095

Per Request

$9.50

Daily

$285.00

Monthly

$3,467.50

Yearly

GPT-5.4 costs less than GPT-5.2 pro

Feature Comparison

Feature	GPT-5.2 pro	GPT-5.4
Provider	OpenAI	OpenAI
Input Price	$21.00/1M tokens	$2.50/1M tokens
Output Price	$168.00/1M tokens	$15.00/1M tokens
Context Window	1,000,000 tokens	1,050,000 tokens
Max Output	131,072 tokens	131,072 tokens
Category	reasoning	flagship
Capabilities	textvisionaudiocodereasoning	textvisioncodereasoning
Release Date	12/11/2025	3/6/2026

GPT-5.2 pro vs GPT-5.4: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between GPT-5.2 pro and GPT-5.4 depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. GPT-5.4 is the more affordable option at $2.50/1M input tokens — 88% cheaper than GPT-5.2 pro. Meanwhile, GPT-5.4 offers a significantly larger context window at 1,050,000 tokens vs 1,000,000 for GPT-5.2 pro.

These models target different tiers: GPT-5.2 pro is a reasoning model while GPT-5.4 is flagship. This means they're optimized for different workloads. GPT-5.2 pro is built for complex tasks that require deeper reasoning, while GPT-5.4 offers better value for routine operations.

Output costs matter too. GPT-5.2 pro charges $168.00/1M output tokens vs $15.00 for GPT-5.4. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. GPT-5.4 has the edge here at $15.00/1M output tokens.

Multimodal capabilities: Both models support vision (image understanding), so you can send images alongside text prompts with either option.

Best Use Cases

Choose GPT-5.2 pro when:

• You need more capabilities (audio)
• You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem

Choose GPT-5.4 when:

• Budget is a primary concern
• You need a larger context window (1,050,000 tokens)
• You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, GPT-5.2 pro or GPT-5.4?▼

GPT-5.4 is cheaper for input tokens at $2.50 per million tokens vs $21.00 for GPT-5.2 pro — that's 88% savings on input costs.

What is the context window difference between GPT-5.2 pro and GPT-5.4?▼

GPT-5.2 pro supports 1,000,000 tokens while GPT-5.4 supports 1,050,000 tokens — a difference of 50,000 tokens in favor of GPT-5.4.

Which model is better for AI Agent / Agentic Workflows?▼

Both models support text, code, reasoning. For ai agent / agentic workflows, GPT-5.4 is the lower-cost option, while GPT-5.4 offers a larger context window (1,050,000 vs 1,000,000 tokens). Choose GPT-5.4 for budget sensitivity or GPT-5.4 for longer context tasks.

Which model has better overall pricing for heavy usage?▼

At 100 requests/day with 1,000 input and 500 output tokens each, GPT-5.2 pro costs about $315.00/month and GPT-5.4 costs about $30.00/month. Overall, GPT-5.4 has lower combined input + output rates ($2.50 in, $15.00 out) vs GPT-5.2 pro.