Comprehensive side-by-side LLM comparison
GPT-5 supports multimodal inputs. Both models have their strengths depending on your specific coding needs.
OpenAI
GPT-5, released by OpenAI on August 7, 2025, is a large language model that combines direct generation and extended reasoning in a single unified system with a built-in routing mechanism. It features a 400K token context window, 128K maximum output tokens, native multimodal support (text, image, audio, video), and demonstrated strong results across coding, mathematics, visual understanding, and health benchmarks at release. GPT-5 targets complex multi-step tasks including advanced coding, mathematical problem solving, and long-context analysis.
OpenAI
GPT-5.2 Codex is a coding-specialized variant from the GPT-5.2 family, designed for software engineering workflows including automated code generation, multi-file editing, and agentic development. It builds on GPT-5.2's improved instruction following and long-context capabilities, with optimizations specifically targeting programming tasks and agentic software workflows.
5 months newer

GPT-5
OpenAI
2025-08-07

GPT-5.2 Codex
OpenAI
2026-01-14
Context window and performance specifications
GPT-5
2025-05
Available providers and their performance metrics
GPT-5
OpenAI
GPT-5.2 Codex
GPT-5
GPT-5.2 Codex
GPT-5
GPT-5.2 Codex