GPT-5 pricing & benchmarks
Released Aug 7, 2025 · served by 2 providers · ranked #45 by intelligence in our index
What GPT-5 is
GPT-5 is OpenAI’s most advanced model, offering major improvements in reasoning, code quality, and user experience. It is optimized for complex tasks that require step-by-step reasoning, instruction following, and accuracy...
- Model ID:
openai/gpt-5 - Modality: text+image+file->text
- Knowledge cutoff: 2024-09-30
- Tool calling: supported · Structured output: supported
Providers and prices for GPT-5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAIcheapest | $1.25 | $10.00 | 400K | — | 99.8% | — |
| Azure | $1.38 | $11.00 | 400K | — | — | — |
GPT-5 benchmark results
Design Arena head-to-head results, as reported through the OpenRouter model API.
| Category | Arena | Rank | Elo | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| svg | models | #15 | 1239 | 64.1% |
| dataviz | models | #22 | 1267 | 63.3% |
| asciiart | models | #34 | 1179 | 49% |
| gamedev | models | #36 | 1242 | 59.5% |
| uicomponent | models | #40 | 1219 | 58.3% |
| website | models | #50 | 1209 | 53.8% |
| codecategories | models | #53 | 1199 | 54.7% |
| 3d | models | #79 | 1113 | 41.3% |
Cheaper models in the same class
Models scoring within 4 points of GPT-5 on the Intelligence Index, but with a lower output price.
FAQ
How much does the GPT-5 API cost?
$1.25 per 1M input tokens and $10.00 per 1M output tokens. A typical workload of 1M input + 300K output tokens costs about $4.25.
Is GPT-5 free?
No. It is a paid model starting at $1.25 per 1M input tokens, though some providers offer trial credits.
Which provider is cheapest for GPT-5?
OpenAI at $1.25 input / $10.00 output per 1M tokens.
Can I self-host GPT-5?
No. GPT-5 is closed-weight and only available through hosted APIs.