GPT-5.2 vs DALL-E 3
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Our Pick
GPT-5.2 Instant
GPT-5.2 Instant edges out DALL-E 3 with superior overall performance and features that make it the better choice for most users.
Try GPT-5.2Feature Comparison
Feature
GPT-5.2
DALL-E 3
Ratings
Overall Rating
4.8
4.7
Coding
4.6
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Writing
4.8
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Reasoning
4.7
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Speed
4.9
4.3
Value
4.7
4.4
Pricing
Monthly Price
$20
$20
Free Tier
Input (per 1M tokens)
$2.5
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Output (per 1M tokens)
$10
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Features
Context Window
128K
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Vision/Images
Audio
Video
Code Generation
AI Agents
GPT-5.2 Instant
Pros
- Newest OpenAI model (Dec 2025)
- Fast responses optimized for speed
- 30% fewer hallucinations than GPT-5.1
- Knowledge cutoff August 2025
- Better at spreadsheets and presentations
- Matches human experts on professional tasks
Cons
- Not as strong as Thinking variant for complex tasks
- Requires paid subscription for full access
- Coding not as strong as Claude Opus 4.5
DALL-E 3
Pros
- Best text rendering in images
- Integrated into ChatGPT
- High quality outputs
- Follows complex prompts well
- Safety features built-in
Cons
- No editing/inpainting
- Requires ChatGPT Plus
- Limited style control
- Slower than some alternatives
Choose GPT-5.2 if you need:
Daily tasks, writing, translation, quick coding help
Choose DALL-E 3 if you need:
Marketing images, images with text, integrated chat workflow
Ready to get started?
Both tools offer free tiers or trials. Try them out and see which one works best for your workflow.