GPT-5.3 Codex

openai/gpt-5.3-codex

frontier coding model.

cmd --model gpt-5.3-codex
Intelligence index
44.3
Output speed
124.1 tok/s
Input
$2 /M
Output
$8 /M
Cache read
$0.50 /M
Agent-loop cost
$0.95 /M in
Context window
400K tokens
Released
February 5, 2026
Modalities

vs. the lineup

GPT-5.3 Codex beside its stablemates and nearest rivals. The ◆ marks the best value in each column across every row shown.

pin a rival:
ModelIntelligenceCodingSpeedInput $/MOutput $/MBlended $/MContext
GPT-5.6 Sol58.977.464.8$5$30$11.251.05M
GPT-5.6 Terra5576.7122.3$2.50$15$5.631.05M
GPT-5.554.874.992.4$5$30$11.25200K
GPT-5.451.471.1136.5$2.50$15$5.63400K
GPT-5.6 Luna51.271.4184.4$1$6$2.251.05M
GPT-5.3 Codex44.3124.1$2$8$3.50400K
DeepSeek V4 Propinned44.359.470.9$0.43$0.87$0.541M
DeepSeek V4 Flashpinned40.356.2122$0.14$0.28$0.181M

coding performance

The Intelligence Index and its sub-scores, ranked against every scored model in the catalog. A metric that has not been measured for GPT-5.3 Codex has been left empty.

IFBench
75.4
instruction following
Intelligence Index
44.3
#19 of 40 scored
Long-context reasoning
74
reasoning across a long context
SciCode
53.2
scientific coding
GPQA Diamond
91.5
graduate-level QA

usage calculator

How far a month of credits goes on GPT-5.3 Codex.

Input tokensfresh prompt
800
Output tokensmodel reply
180
Cache read tokensre-read context
50K
cost / request $0.028 · in $2 · out $8 · cache $0.50 per M
fresh input 6%output 5%cache reads 89%
Requests / 30 days
535
$15 credits ÷ $0.028 per request
~107 quick fixes~21 bug fixes~4 feature PRs

what real work costs

Real coding tasks priced end to end on GPT-5.3 Codex, from a quick lookup to a full-repo agent run.

One agent task
$0.25
180K in at 75% cache hit, 12K out
What you pay
$1.32 /M
all-in across every token that task touched
Sticker input
$2 /M
cache reads bill at $0.50 /M instead
TaskTokens in · outGPT-5.3 CodexGrok 4.5Claude Haiku 4.5
Quick lookup / one-liner8K · 1K$0.01$0.01$0.0065
Review a 500-line PR60K · 4K$0.09$0.08$0.04
Fix a bug (agent loop)180K · 12K$0.25$0.23$0.12
Refactor a module320K · 20K$0.45$0.41$0.21
Full-repo agent run900K · 45K$1.11$1.02$0.49

frequently asked

What is GPT-5.3 Codex best for?+
GPT-5.3-Codex is OpenAI’s most advanced agentic coding model, combining the frontier software engineering performance of GPT-5.2-Codex with the broader reasoning and professional knowledge capabilities of GPT-5.2. It achieves state-of-the-art results on SWE-Bench Pro and strong performance on Terminal-Bench 2.0 and OSWorld-Verified, reflecting improved multi-language coding, terminal proficiency, and real-world computer-use skills. The model is optimized for long-running, tool-using workflows and supports interactive steering during execution, making it suitable for complex development tasks, debugging, deployment, and iterative product work. Beyond coding, GPT-5.3-Codex performs strongly on structured knowledge-work benchmarks such as GDPval, supporting tasks like document drafting, spreadsheet analysis, slide creation, and operational research across domains. It is trained with enhanced cybersecurity awareness, including vulnerability identification capabilities, and deployed with additional safeguards for high-risk use cases. Compared to prior Codex models, it is more token-efficient and approximately 25% faster, targeting professional end-to-end workflows that span reasoning, execution, and computer interaction.
How much does GPT-5.3 Codex cost?+
$2/M input and $8/M output, cache reads $0.50/M. In an agent loop most input is cache-read, so the effective input rate is about $0.95/M.
Which plan do I need?+
Available on Pro and above.
How do I switch to it?+
Run cmd --model gpt-5.3-codex, or type /model in a session and pick it. You can switch mid-session without losing context.

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