Model Comparison
GPT-5.2 vs Claude Haiku 4.5
GPT-5.2 significantly outperforms across most benchmarks. Claude Haiku 4.5 is 2.4x cheaper per token.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.2 outperforms in 5 benchmarks (AIME 2025, GPQA, MMMLU, SWE-Bench Verified, Tau2 Telecom), while Claude Haiku 4.5 is better at 1 benchmark (Tau2 Retail).
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 1.8x more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5 ($1.00/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-5.2 ($14.00/1M tokens) is 2.8x more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5 ($5.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.2 is more expensive than Claude Haiku 4.5.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-5.2 accepts 400,000 input tokens compared to Claude Haiku 4.5's 200,000 tokens. GPT-5.2 can generate longer responses up to 128,000 tokens, while Claude Haiku 4.5 is limited to 64,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GPT-5.2 and Claude Haiku 4.5 support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-5.2
Claude Haiku 4.5
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 Claude Haiku 4.5 was released on 2025-10-15.
GPT-5.2 is 2 months newer than Claude Haiku 4.5.
Dec 11, 2025
4 months ago
1mo newerOct 15, 2025
6 months ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-5.2 has a knowledge cutoff of 2025-08-25, while Claude Haiku 4.5 has a cutoff of 2025-02-01.
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 Claude Haiku 4.5 (2025-02-01).
Aug 2025
6 mo newerFeb 2025
Provider Availability
GPT-5.2 is available from OpenAI. Claude Haiku 4.5 is available from Anthropic.
GPT-5.2
Claude Haiku 4.5
Outputs Comparison
Key Takeaways
GPT-5.2
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Claude Haiku 4.5
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Detailed Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.2 vs Claude Haiku 4.5