GPT-5 vs GPT-4 Comparison
Complete analysis of OpenAI's AI models: features, performance, pricing, and which one you should choose
Feature ComparisonPerformance AnalysisPricing GuideUser Recommendations
Quick Comparison Summary
40%
Better Reasoning
GPT-5 vs GPT-4
30%
Faster Response
Speed Improvement
60%
Less Hallucination
Accuracy Boost
Detailed Feature Comparison
Core Performance
GPT-4 Capabilities
GPT-4- Advanced reasoning for complex problems
- Multimodal text and image understanding
- Code generation in major languages
- Context window up to 128K tokens
GPT-5 Enhanced Performance
GPT-5Winner
- 40% improvement in reasoning accuracy
- Extended multimodal with audio/video support
- Superior code generation across 50+ languages
- Expanded context window up to 200K+ tokens
Accuracy & Reliability
GPT-4 Reliability
GPT-4- Occasional hallucination issues
- Good factual accuracy in most domains
- Requires careful prompt engineering
- May struggle with edge cases
GPT-5 Enhanced Reliability
GPT-5Winner
- 60% reduction in hallucination problems
- Significantly improved factual accuracy
- More robust with varied prompting styles
- Better handling of complex scenarios
Speed & Efficiency
GPT-4 Performance
GPT-4- Standard response times
- Higher computational requirements
- Good throughput for most use cases
- Optimized for quality over speed
GPT-5 Optimized Speed
GPT-5Winner
- 30% faster response times
- 25% lower energy consumption
- Improved concurrent processing
- Better balance of speed and quality
Programming & Development
GPT-4 Coding
GPT-4- Strong in Python, JavaScript, Java
- Good debugging capabilities
- Decent code documentation
- Limited architecture planning
GPT-5 Advanced Coding
GPT-5Winner
- Excellence across 50+ programming languages
- Superior debugging and optimization
- Automatic documentation generation
- Full-stack architecture design
Pricing Comparison
| Service | GPT-4 Pricing | GPT-5 Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Plus | $20/month for ChatGPT Plus | $20/month for ChatGPT Plus (includes GPT-5) |
| API Usage | $0.03 per 1K input tokens, $0.06 per 1K output tokens | $0.05 per 1K input tokens, $0.10 per 1K output tokens |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing for enterprise features | Premium enterprise pricing with enhanced features |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose GPT-4 If:
- You're on a tighter budget
- Your use case doesn't require the latest features
- You need a proven, stable AI solution
- Basic text and image processing is sufficient
Choose GPT-5 If:
- You need the highest accuracy and reliability
- Complex reasoning and problem-solving is critical
- You work with multiple content formats
- Performance and speed improvements matter
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