GPT-5.3 Codex
openai/gpt-5.3-codex
frontier coding model.
cmd --model gpt-5.3-codex
Intelligence index
45.5
Output speed
118.6 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
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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:
| Model | Intelligence | Coding | Speed | Input $/M | Output $/M | Blended $/M | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPT-5.6 Sol | 60.9◆ | 77.4◆ | 64.7◆ | $5◆ | $30◆ | $11.25◆ | 1.05M◆ |
| GPT-5.6 Terra | 56.6◆ | 76.7◆ | 120.5◆ | $2◆ | $12◆ | $4.50◆ | 1.05M◆ |
| GPT-5.5 | 56.3◆ | 74.9◆ | —◆ | $5◆ | $30◆ | $11.25◆ | 200K◆ |
| GPT-5.4 | 53.1◆ | 71.1◆ | —◆ | $2.50◆ | $15◆ | $5.63◆ | 400K◆ |
| GPT-5.6 Luna | 52.3◆ | 71.4◆ | 159.5◆ | $0.20◆ | $1.20◆ | $0.45◆ | 1.05M◆ |
| GPT-5.3 Codex ◆ | 45.5◆ | —◆ | 118.6◆ | $2◆ | $8◆ | $3.50◆ | 400K◆ |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro (latest)pinned | 45.3◆ | 59.4◆ | 63.3◆ | $0.43◆ | $0.87◆ | $0.54◆ | 1M◆ |
| DeepSeek V4 Flash (latest)pinned | 52◆ | 69.1◆ | 115.9◆ | $0.14◆ | $0.28◆ | $0.18◆ | 1M◆ |
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
45.5
#22 of 46 scored
Long-context reasoning
78.3
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.
GPT-5.3 Codex runs on Pro and up — from $20/mo.
Input tokensfresh prompt
800Output tokensmodel reply
180Cache read tokensre-read context
50Kcost / request $0.028 · in $2 · out $8 · cache $0.50 per M
fresh input 6%output 5%cache reads 89%
Requests / 30 days
713
$20 credits ÷ $0.028 per request
~143 quick fixes~29 bug fixes~5 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
| Task | Tokens in · out | GPT-5.3 Codex | Muse Spark 1.2 | Claude Haiku 4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick lookup / one-liner | 8K · 1K | $0.01 | $0.0063 | $0.0065 |
| Review a 500-line PR | 60K · 4K | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.04 |
| Fix a bug (agent loop) | 180K · 12K | $0.25 | $0.13 | $0.12 |
| Refactor a module | 320K · 20K | $0.45 | $0.23 | $0.21 |
| Full-repo agent run | 900K · 45K | $1.11 | $0.54 | $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
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