OpenAI: GPT-4
Analysis Summary
OpenAI's original GPT-4 was a landmark model at launch in 2023, but it has been superseded by multiple generations of successors. Its intelligence and coding indices are low by current standards, the context window is just 8K tokens, and pricing at $30/1M input and $60/1M output is among the most expensive in the database relative to capability delivered. Tool use and function calling are supported, but the overall package is uncompetitive.
For businesses, there is no practical reason to choose this model over current alternatives. GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, and newer OpenAI models offer substantially better performance at lower cost with larger context windows. The only scenario where this model might appear is in legacy integrations that have not been updated.
Teams still running on original GPT-4 should prioritise migration to a current-generation model. The cost-to-capability ratio is poor, and the 8K context window creates real limitations for document-heavy or multi-turn workflows.
Assessed June 6, 2026
Editorial notes
OpenAI GPT-4 (original) has tool use and function calling but is now a legacy model with very limited context, high pricing at $30/1M input, and benchmark performance far below current-generation models.
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Performance Profile
How OpenAI: GPT-4 compares
OpenAI: GPT-4 ranks #271 of 377 AI models we track for overall intelligence, #209 of 314 for coding. Its 8K-token context window is larger than 23% of the models we list. At $30.00 per million input tokens it is cheaper than 1% of comparable models.
About OpenAI: GPT-4
OpenAI's flagship model, GPT-4 is a large-scale multimodal language model capable of solving difficult problems with greater accuracy than previous models due to its broader general knowledge and advanced reasoning..
Capabilities
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Model Information
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $30.00 | $0.030000 |
| Output | $60.00 | $0.060000 |
Live Performance
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Frequently asked questions about OpenAI: GPT-4
How much does OpenAI: GPT-4 cost?
OpenAI: GPT-4 costs $30.00 per million input tokens and $60.00 per million output tokens.
What is the context window of OpenAI: GPT-4?
OpenAI: GPT-4 has a context window of 8,191 tokens (8K).
Is OpenAI: GPT-4 good for coding?
On our coding benchmark index, OpenAI: GPT-4 ranks #209 of 314 models, placing it in the broader range of the field for code generation and debugging.
What can OpenAI: GPT-4 do?
OpenAI: GPT-4 supports tool use and function calling.
Who created OpenAI: GPT-4?
OpenAI: GPT-4 is developed by OpenAI and was released on May 28, 2023.
