OpenAI

GPT-5.6 — Benchmark Scores, Pricing & Performance Analysis

Input Cost
$4.0/1M
Output Cost
$20.0/1M
Context Window
1.1M
Max Output
128K
Knowledge Cutoff
Feb 2026
Accepts
text, image, pdf

GPT-5.6 is an AI model by OpenAI. View detailed benchmark scores, pricing data, and performance metrics on Serenities AI Models.

Specifications last checked against the provider on . Benchmark scores carry their own source, linked beside each number.

Cost Benchmarks

Input Cost
$4.0383rd of 413

Cost per 1M input tokens

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Output Cost
$20.0382nd of 413

Cost per 1M output tokens

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Context Benchmarks

Context Length
1.1M9th of 451

Maximum context window size

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Available from 2 providers

The same model costs different amounts depending on who serves it. You can bring your own key for 1 of these — connect it here.

ProviderInput / 1MOutput / 1MCached inContextYour key
Xpersona$1.5$12$0.15372K
OpenAI$4$20$0.41.1MSupported

GPT-5.6 — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does GPT-5.6 cost?

GPT-5.6 costs $4.0 per 1M input tokens and $20.0 per 1M output tokens. This is mid-range pricing for its capability level.

What is the context window of GPT-5.6?

GPT-5.6 has a context window of 1.1M tokens. This determines how much text, conversation history, and code the model can process in a single request.

Who created GPT-5.6?

GPT-5.6 was created by OpenAI. It is classified as a mid model in our catalogue.

Is GPT-5.6 open source?

No, GPT-5.6 is a proprietary model. It is available through OpenAI's API and compatible providers.