GPT-5.2-Codex pricing & benchmarks
Released Jan 14, 2026 · served by 2 providers
What GPT-5.2-Codex is
GPT-5.2-Codex is an upgraded version of GPT-5.1-Codex optimized for software engineering and coding workflows. It is designed for both interactive development sessions and long, independent execution of complex engineering tasks....
- Model ID:
openai/gpt-5.2-codex - Modality: text+image->text
- Tool calling: supported · Structured output: supported
Providers and prices for GPT-5.2-Codex
The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. Prices are per 1M tokens, cheapest first. Uptime and throughput are OpenRouter's rolling measurements, not vendor claims.
| Provider | Input | Output | Context | Quant | Uptime 24h | Throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azurecheapest | $1.75 | $14.00 | 400K | — | 100.0% | — |
| OpenAI | $3.50 | $28.00 | 400K | — | 0.0% | — |
GPT-5.2-Codex benchmark results
Design Arena head-to-head results, as reported through the OpenRouter model API.
| Category | Arena | Rank | Elo | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| androidnative | agents | #17 | 1176 | 47.5% |
| godotgamedev | agents | #19 | 1142 | 47.8% |
| mobileapps | agents | #25 | 1167 | 47.2% |
| webapps | agents | #30 | 1109 | 40.1% |
| fullstack | agents | #31 | 1041 | 37% |
FAQ
How much does the GPT-5.2-Codex API cost?
$1.75 per 1M input tokens and $14.00 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $5.95.
Is GPT-5.2-Codex free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $1.75 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for GPT-5.2-Codex?
Azure at $1.75 input / $14.00 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host GPT-5.2-Codex?
No. GPT-5.2-Codex is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.