Model Comparison
GPT-5.2 vs GPT-5.2 Codex
Comparing GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2 Codex across benchmarks, pricing, and capabilities.
Performance Benchmarks
Comparative analysis across standard metrics
GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2 Codex don't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Arena Performance
Human preference votes
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-5.2 ($1.75/1M tokens) costs the same as GPT-5.2 Codex ($1.75/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-5.2 ($14.00/1M tokens) costs the same as GPT-5.2 Codex ($14.00/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2 Codex cost the same.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
Both models have the same input context window of 400,000 tokens. Both models can generate responses up to 128,000 tokens.
Input Capabilities
Supported data types and modalities
Both GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2 Codex support multimodal inputs.
They are both capable of processing various types of data, offering versatility in application.
GPT-5.2
GPT-5.2 Codex
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 GPT-5.2 Codex was released on 2026-01-14.
GPT-5.2 Codex is 1 month newer than GPT-5.2.
Dec 11, 2025
4 months ago
Jan 14, 2026
3 months ago
1mo newerKnowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-5.2 has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2025-08-25, while GPT-5.2 Codex's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-5.2's training data extends to 2025-08-25, but cannot make a direct comparison without GPT-5.2 Codex's cutoff date.
Aug 2025
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Provider Availability
GPT-5.2 is available from OpenAI. GPT-5.2 Codex is available from OpenAI.
GPT-5.2
GPT-5.2 Codex
Outputs Comparison
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FAQ
Common questions about GPT-5.2 vs GPT-5.2 Codex