OpenAI: GPT-5.2 Chat
Review
OpenAI's GPT-5.2 Chat is a variant without its own benchmark data; it offers vision and multimodal file support with tool use, but cannot be scored above mid-range without verified performance figures despite OpenAI's strong provider reputation.
Assessment date: April 4, 2026
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Performance Profile
GPT-5.2 Chat (AKA Instant) is the fast, lightweight member of the 5.2 family, optimized for low-latency chat while retaining strong general intelligence. It uses adaptive reasoning to selectively “think” on harder queries, improving accuracy on math, coding, and multi-step tasks without slowing down typical conversations. The model is warmer and more conversational by default, with better instruction following and more stable short-form reasoning. GPT-5.2 Chat is designed for high-throughput, interactive workloads where responsiveness and consistency matter more than deep deliberation.
Capabilities
Architecture
| Modality | Text + Image + File → Text |
| Tokenizer | GPT |
Model Information
Pricing
| Token Type | Cost per 1M tokens | Cost per 1K tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $1.75 | $0.001750 |
| Output | $14.00 | $0.014000 |
Live Performance
Live endpoint metrics — refreshed every 30 minutes.
