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OpenAI: GPT-5.1-Codex

The OpenAI GPT-5.1-Codex is a language and image processing AI model that can handle input modalities of text and images, with a large context length of 400,000 tokens. It also supports tools, reasoning, and has no structured output. This model allows users to interact with it through various interfaces. Those considering the OpenAI GPT-5.1-Codex should shortlist it for its versatility in handling both text and image inputs. While pricing is higher than average at $1.25 per input token and $10.00 per output token, its performance is notable, boasting a blended benchmark score of 40.2 across one independent benchmark.

Quality Score
99/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$1.25
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-27
Output Price
$10.00
per 1M tokens · checked 2026-09-27
Context Window
400,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 37.0 across 1 benchmark, last refreshed 2026-09-27. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
AI Index broad capability composite 39.1
Model ID
openai/gpt-5.1-codex
Vendor
openai
Released
November 2025
Tokenizer
GPT
Input Modalities
text, image
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
128,000 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
no

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $1.25/M input and $10.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out $0.05
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $1.12
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $26.25

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-5.1-Codex cost?
$1.25 per million input tokens and $10.00 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-5.1-Codex's context window?
400,000 tokens, roughly 600 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-5.1-Codex support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can OpenAI: GPT-5.1-Codex process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.

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