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OpenAI: GPT-5 Mini (batch)

The OpenAI GPT-5 Mini (batch) is an advanced AI model capable of processing text, images, and files with a context length of 400,000 tokens, making it versatile for complex tasks. It supports reasoning and tools integration but does not offer structured output. This model excels in handling diverse inputs, including multimodal data. Given its blended benchmark score of 33.2 across three independent evaluations, the GPT-5 Mini (batch) is suitable for users requiring a balance between performance and cost-effectiveness. With pricing at $0.125 per million input tokens and $1.0 per million output tokens, it offers reasonable value compared to more expensive models, especially for applications that do not require structured outputs or the highest benchmark scores.

Quality Score
100/100
price + capability + benchmarks
Input Price
$0.12
per 1M tokens
Output Price
$1.00
per 1M tokens
Context Window
400,000
tokens

Benchmark results

Independent, published benchmarks. Blended score 33.2 across 3 benchmarks, last refreshed 2026-08-13. How scoring works →

BenchmarkMeasuresScore
AI Index broad capability composite 42.6
AI Index Coding software engineering tasks 25.7
AI Index Agentic multi-step tool-using tasks 32.4
Model ID
openai/gpt-5-mini:batch
Vendor
openai
Released
August 2025
Tokenizer
GPT
Input Modalities
text, image, file
Output Modalities
text
Max Output
128,000 tokens
Tool Calling
✓ supported
Structured Output
✓ supported
Reasoning Mode
✓ supported
Vision
✓ accepts images
Audio
no
Moderated
yes

What it costs in practice

Computed from the current $0.12/M input and $1.00/M output rates. Run your own numbers →

JobTokensCost
Summarize a 50-page report 30k in / 1.5k out under $0.01
Classify 1,000 customer emails 500k in / 50k out $0.11
A month of a busy support chatbot 5M in / 2M out $2.62

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Quick answers

How much does OpenAI: GPT-5 Mini (batch) cost?
$0.12 per million input tokens and $1.00 per million output tokens.
What is OpenAI: GPT-5 Mini (batch)'s context window?
400,000 tokens, roughly 600 pages of text in a single request.
Does OpenAI: GPT-5 Mini (batch) support tool calling?
It supports tool calling, structured output, a reasoning mode.
Can OpenAI: GPT-5 Mini (batch) process images?
Yes, it accepts image input.