Model Comparison
GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro
GPT-5.2 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Gemini 2.5 Pro is 1.4x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.2 outperforms in 5 benchmarks (AIME 2025, ARC-AGI v2, GPQA, Humanity's Last Exam, SWE-Bench Verified), while Gemini 2.5 Pro is better at 0 benchmarks.
GPT-5.2 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-5.2 ($1.75/1M tokens) is 1.4x more expensive than Gemini 2.5 Pro ($1.25/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-5.2 ($14.00/1M tokens) is 1.4x more expensive than Gemini 2.5 Pro ($10.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.2 is more expensive than Gemini 2.5 Pro.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Gemini 2.5 Pro accepts 1,048,576 input tokens compared to GPT-5.2's 400,000 tokens. GPT-5.2 can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Gemini 2.5 Pro is limited to 65,536 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GPT-5.2 and Gemini 2.5 Pro support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-5.2
Gemini 2.5 Pro
License
Usage and distribution terms
Both models are licensed under proprietary licenses.
Both models have usage restrictions defined by their respective organizations.
Proprietary
Closed source
Proprietary
Closed source
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-5.2 was released on 2025-12-11, while Gemini 2.5 Pro was released on 2025-05-20.
GPT-5.2 is 7 months newer than Gemini 2.5 Pro.
Dec 11, 2025
4 months ago
6mo newerMay 20, 2025
11 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-5.2 has a knowledge cutoff of 2025-08-25, while Gemini 2.5 Pro has a cutoff of 2025-01-31.
GPT-5.2 has more recent training data (up to 2025-08-25), making it potentially better informed about events through that date compared to Gemini 2.5 Pro (2025-01-31).
Aug 2025
7 mo newerJan 2025
Provider Availability
GPT-5.2 is available from OpenAI. Gemini 2.5 Pro is available from Google.
GPT-5.2
Gemini 2.5 Pro
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-5.2
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.2 vs Gemini 2.5 Pro