OpenAI•Rank #31

GPT-5.5

Proprietarygeneralreasoningcodingagent
Leaderboard Score
52.2
Scale: 0 - 100
Throughput Speed
33 tps
Context Window
1.1M
API Pricing / 1M
$5.00
Parameter Scale
Proprietary
Verified AI Radar & Benchmarks•8 Evaluated Metrics

Capability Radar & Benchmark Scores

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Comparing GPT-5.5 against Frontier Top 10 & Open-Source average

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GPT-5.5
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Performance Vectors

Where GPT-5.5 Leads

Coding & SWETop 10: 79.1% • OS: 47.6%
75.6%-3.5% vs Top 10
Reasoning & MathTop 10: 74.6% • OS: 46.6%
56.4%-18.2% vs Top 10
Agent & Tool AutomationTop 10: 71.2% • OS: 31.9%
78.7%+7.5% vs Top 10
Terminal & CLI ExecutionTop 10: 80.4% • OS: 47.6%
83.4%+3.0% vs Top 10
MMLU & Knowledge QATop 10: 50% • OS: 86.7%
65.3%+15.3% vs Top 10
Cyber & Security ExploitsTop 10: 87.8% • OS: 80.6%
49.6%-38.2% vs Top 10

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Executive Analysis & Verdict

GPT-5.5 by OpenAI is a flagship reasoning and coding model scoring 52.2 overall with 1769 GDPVal-AA Elo, 83.4% on Terminal-Bench 2.1, and 78.7% on OSWorld.

Key Strengths & Highlights

  • •Strong terminal coding on Terminal-Bench 2.1 (83.4% via Codex CLI) and SWE-Bench Pro (58.6%)
  • •Solid knowledge work on GDPVal-AA (1769 Elo) and 78.7% on OSWorld-Verified computer use
  • •Spatial reasoning performance on Blueprint-Bench 2 (36.2%)

Limitations & Considerations

  • •Subject to standard provider rate limits and API quota
Recommended Workflows
Enterprise coding automation, Codex CLI execution, and spatial architectural workflows

Architectural Overview & Capability Profile

GPT-5.5 is developed by OpenAI as an advanced foundation model engineered for production enterprise applications, reasoning workflows, and autonomous problem-solving. On the comprehensive RankLLMs composite evaluation index, GPT-5.5 registers an overall benchmark rating of 52.2 / 100.

Operating under a Proprietary license structure, GPT-5.5 is served via high-throughput managed API endpoints designed for low-latency production queries.

Benchmark Performance & Real-World Utility

In standardized laboratory and real-world evaluation suites, GPT-5.5 demonstrates calibrated proficiency across key performance vectors:

  • SWE-bench Verified Software Engineering (75.6%): Measures multi-file GitHub issue resolution. The model demonstrates practical capability in localizing source code bugs, synthesizing functional patches, and passing rigorous integration test matrices. For evaluation methodology, consult our SWE-bench Pro guide.

  • GPQA Diamond Scientific Reasoning (56.4%): Assesses graduate-level domain problem solving across physics, chemistry, and biology, minimizing hallucinations in multi-step deductive arguments. See our Humanity’s Last Exam benchmark analysis.

  • MATH-500 Competition Mathematics (52.2%): Evaluates formal mathematical problem solving and symbolic derivation, providing foundational logic for algorithmic computing.

  • Terminal-Bench Execution (83.4%): Reflects proficiency in interactive command-line environments, shell tool use, and automated DevOps scripting.

  • Code Arena Preference Rating (1769 Elo): Validates human developer satisfaction in blind side-by-side coding evaluations against contemporary alternatives.

Inference Latency & Cost Architecture

  • Token Context Window: 1.1M tokens, allowing large documents, multi-file codebases, and long conversation memories to be processed in a single context window.
  • Inference Speed: Reference throughput clocks at approximately 33 tokens/second, enabling responsive streaming in developer tools and interactive interfaces.
  • Commercial Pricing: API consumption is billed at $5.00 per 1M input tokens and $30.00 per 1M output tokens, offering predictable scaling for high-volume enterprise traffic.

Strengths, Limitations & Ideal Workflows

Primary Strengths

  • Strong terminal coding on Terminal-Bench 2.1 (83.4% via Codex CLI) and SWE-Bench Pro (58.6%)
  • Solid knowledge work on GDPVal-AA (1769 Elo) and 78.7% on OSWorld-Verified computer use
  • Spatial reasoning performance on Blueprint-Bench 2 (36.2%)

Known Considerations

  • Subject to standard provider rate limits and API quota

Enterprise coding automation, Codex CLI execution, and spatial architectural workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions About GPT-5.5

What is GPT-5.5 and who developed it?↓
GPT-5.5 is a proprietary large language model developed by OpenAI. It ranks #31 on the RankLLMs composite leaderboard, ahead of 66% of the 85 models we track, with an overall score of 52.2 / 100.
Can GPT-5.5 handle very long documents and codebases?↓
GPT-5.5 supports a 1.1M-token input context window and generates about 33 tps tokens per second in our reference measurements and which is enough to hold entire repositories, long transcripts, or multi-document research sets in a single session..
Why does GPT-5.5 cost more than most alternatives?↓
GPT-5.5 sits in the premium tier at $5.00 per 1M tokens - cheaper than only 94% of priced models we track. That pricing buys frontier-tier benchmark results; the cost-per-solved-task math in our best-coding-LLM guide shows when it pays off.
What is GPT-5.5 best at?↓
GPT-5.5 is strongest in Strong terminal coding on Terminal-Bench 2.1 (83.4% via Codex CLI) and SWE-Bench Pro (58.6%); Solid knowledge work on GDPVal-AA (1769 Elo) and 78.7% on OSWorld-Verified computer use; Spatial reasoning performance on Blueprint-Bench 2 (36.2%). Full pillar-by-pillar numbers are in the benchmark tables above.
What should you watch out for with GPT-5.5?↓
Known trade-offs include: Subject to standard provider rate limits and API quota. Weigh these against the strengths above for your specific workload.