GPT-6 Sol vs GPT OSS 120B
GPT-6 Sol leads the LLM Stats Score 49.4 to 28.7. GPT OSS 120B is 56.9x cheaper per token.
OpenAI · OpenAI · Updated for 2026
Which is better?
GPT-6 Sol leads the overall LLM Stats Score 49.4 to 28.7, ranking #21 overall.
On price, GPT OSS 120B is roughly 56.9x cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 input/output basis, which adds up quickly at production volume.
GPT-6 Sol also accepts a larger context window (1,050,000 input tokens), making it the stronger choice for long documents and large codebases.
Based on current LLM Stats indexes, shared benchmarks, pricing, and model metadata for 2026.
Choose GPT-6 Sol
- overall performance matters — it scores 49.4 and ranks #21 on LLM Stats
- your work emphasizes reasoning — it leads those capability indexes
- you process long inputs — it offers a 1,050,000 token context window
- you want the most recent training data — it shipped Sep 2026
Choose GPT OSS 120B
- cost matters — it's about 56.9x cheaper per token
- you need open weights you can self-host or fine-tune
At a glance
The differences that matter most.
Individual benchmarks
5 reported for GPT-6 Sol · 7 for GPT OSS 120B
GPT-6 Sol and GPT OSS 120Bdon't have any common benchmark datasets to compare. They may have been evaluated on different testing suites.
Human preference
Blind head-to-head votes and playground preference scores
Pricing Analysis
Price comparison per million tokens
For input processing, GPT-6 Sol ($2.00/1M tokens) is 54.1x more expensive than GPT OSS 120B ($0.04/1M tokens).
For output processing, GPT-6 Sol ($10.00/1M tokens) is 58.8x more expensive than GPT OSS 120B ($0.17/1M tokens).
In conclusion, GPT-6 Sol is more expensive than GPT OSS 120B.*
* Using a 3:1 ratio of input to output tokens
Context Window
Maximum input and output token capacity
GPT-6 Sol accepts 1,050,000 input tokens compared to GPT OSS 120B's 131,072 tokens. GPT OSS 120B can generate longer responses up to 131,072 tokens, while GPT-6 Sol is limited to 128,000 tokens.
Input capabilities
Documented input modalities across available providers
GPT-6 Sol supports multimodal inputs, whereas GPT OSS 120B does not.
GPT-6 Sol can handle both text and other forms of data like images, making it suitable for multimodal applications.
GPT-6 Sol
GPT OSS 120B
License
Usage and distribution terms
GPT-6 Sol is licensed under a proprietary license, while GPT OSS 120B uses Apache 2.0.
License differences may affect how you can use these models in commercial or open-source projects.
Proprietary
Closed source
Apache 2.0
Open weights
Release Timeline
When each model was launched
GPT-6 Sol was released on 2026-09-22, while GPT OSS 120B was released on 2025-08-05.
GPT-6 Sol is 14 months newer than GPT OSS 120B.
Sep 22, 2026
0 days ago
1.1yr newerAug 5, 2025
1.1 years ago
Knowledge Cutoff
When training data ends
GPT-6 Sol has a documented knowledge cutoff of 2026-04-20, while GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date is not specified.
We can confirm GPT-6 Sol's training data extends to 2026-04-20, but cannot make a direct comparison without GPT OSS 120B's cutoff date.
Apr 2026
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Provider Availability
GPT-6 Sol is available from OpenAI. GPT OSS 120B is available from DeepInfra, Novita, OpenAI, Fireworks, Groq.
GPT-6 Sol
GPT OSS 120B
Outputs Comparison
Judge for yourself.
Run your own prompts against GPT-6 Sol and GPT OSS 120B side-by-side, then vote on the output you prefer.
FAQ
Common questions about GPT-6 Sol vs GPT OSS 120B.