GPT-5.2 pro vs GPT-5 Pro

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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 Pro

Per Request:$0.075

Daily:$7.50

Monthly:$225.00

Yearly:$2,737.50

Cost Differences

$0.03

Per Request

$3.00

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$90.00

Monthly

$1,095.00

Yearly

GPT-5 Pro costs less than GPT-5.2 pro

Feature Comparison

Feature	GPT-5.2 pro	GPT-5 Pro
Provider	OpenAI	OpenAI
Input Price	$21.00/1M tokens	$15.00/1M tokens
Output Price	$168.00/1M tokens	$120.00/1M tokens
Context Window	1,000,000 tokens	200,000 tokens
Max Output	131,072 tokens	100,000 tokens
Category	reasoning	flagship
Capabilities	textvisionaudiocodereasoning	textvisioncodereasoning
Release Date	12/11/2025	8/7/2025

GPT-5.2 pro vs GPT-5 Pro: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing between GPT-5.2 pro and GPT-5 Pro depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. GPT-5 Pro is the more affordable option at $15.00/1M input tokens — 29% cheaper than GPT-5.2 pro. Meanwhile, GPT-5.2 pro offers a significantly larger context window at 1,000,000 tokens vs 200,000 for GPT-5 Pro.

These models target different tiers: GPT-5.2 pro is a reasoning model while GPT-5 Pro 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 Pro offers better value for routine operations.

Output costs matter too. GPT-5.2 pro charges $168.00/1M output tokens vs $120.00 for GPT-5 Pro. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. GPT-5 Pro has the edge here at $120.00/1M 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 a larger context window (1,000,000 tokens)
• You need more capabilities (audio)
• You need longer outputs (up to 131,072 tokens)
• You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem

Choose GPT-5 Pro when:

• Budget is a primary concern
• 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 Pro?▼

GPT-5 Pro is cheaper for input tokens at $15.00 per million tokens vs $21.00 for GPT-5.2 pro — that's 29% savings on input costs.

What is the context window difference between GPT-5.2 pro and GPT-5 Pro?▼

GPT-5.2 pro supports 1,000,000 tokens while GPT-5 Pro supports 200,000 tokens — a difference of 800,000 tokens in favor of GPT-5.2 pro.

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

Both models support text, code, reasoning. For ai agent / agentic workflows, GPT-5 Pro is the lower-cost option, while GPT-5.2 pro offers a larger context window (1,000,000 vs 200,000 tokens). Choose GPT-5 Pro for budget sensitivity or GPT-5.2 pro 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 Pro costs about $225.00/month. Overall, GPT-5 Pro has lower combined input + output rates ($15.00 in, $120.00 out) vs GPT-5.2 pro.