Cost Comparison (1000 input + 500 output tokens, 100 requests/day)
GPT-5.2 pro
o3-pro
Cost Differences
o3-pro costs less than GPT-5.2 pro
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5.2 pro | o3-pro |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Input Price | $21.00/1M tokens | $20.00/1M tokens |
| Output Price | $168.00/1M tokens | $80.00/1M tokens |
| Context Window | 1,000,000 tokens | 1,000,000 tokens |
| Max Output | 131,072 tokens | 131,072 tokens |
| Category | reasoning | reasoning |
| Capabilities | textvisionaudiocodereasoning | textreasoningcode |
| Release Date | 12/11/2025 | 6/10/2025 |
GPT-5.2 pro vs o3-pro: Which Should You Choose?
Choosing between GPT-5.2 pro and o3-pro depends on your priorities: cost efficiency, context length, or raw capability. o3-pro is the more affordable option at $20.00/1M input tokens — 5% cheaper than GPT-5.2 pro.
Both models are in the reasoning category, making this a direct head-to-head comparison. At scale — say 10,000 requests per day — the cost difference adds up: o3-pro would save you roughly $13,500.00/month compared to GPT-5.2 pro. For startups and indie developers, that difference can be significant.
Output costs matter too. GPT-5.2 pro charges $168.00/1M output tokens vs $80.00 for o3-pro. For generation-heavy workloads (content creation, code generation, summarization), output pricing often dominates your bill. o3-pro has the edge here at $80.00/1M output tokens.
Multimodal capabilities: GPT-5.2 pro supports vision (image inputs) while o3-pro is text-only. If your application needs image understanding, this narrows your choice.
Best Use Cases
Choose GPT-5.2 pro when:
- • You need more capabilities (vision, audio)
- • You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem
Choose o3-pro when:
- • Budget is a primary concern
- • You're already using OpenAI's API ecosystem
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