OpenAI: GPT-4o Audio
Analysis Summary
OpenAI: GPT-4o Audio sits in the Efficient tier on our leaderboard, ranked #205 of 556 published models on overall intelligence. At $2.50 input and $10.00 output per 1M tokens, it is among the most expensive on the market. It offers a standard large context window and supports tool use and function calling.
Editorial notes
GPT-4o Audio from OpenAI supports bidirectional audio and text with tool use, but intelligence and coding benchmarks are low and pricing at $2.50/$10 per million tokens is steep for the measured capability.
Assessed May 14, 2026
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Performance Profile
The gpt-4o-audio-preview model adds support for audio inputs as prompts. This enhancement allows the model to detect nuances within audio recordings and add depth to generated user experiences. Audio outputs..
Capabilities
Performance Indices
Source: Artificial Analysis
Benchmark Scores
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Benchmark data from Artificial Analysis and Hugging Face
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Model Information
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $2.50 | $0.002500 |
| Output | $10.00 | $0.010000 |
Live Performance
Live endpoint metrics — refreshed every 30 minutes.
