GPT-5.2 Instant
OpenAI's newest model optimized for speed. Part of the "Code Red" response to Gemini 3. Best for routine queries like information-seeking, writing, and translation. Knowledge cutoff: August 2025.
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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
Best For
Daily tasks, writing, translation, quick coding help
Quick Info
- Provider
- OpenAI
- Version
- 5.2
- Released
- Dec 2025
- Context
- 128K tokens
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