Head-to-head
GPT-5.5 vs GPT-5.5 Pro
Compare GPT-5.5 and GPT-5.5 Pro on the metrics that decide an agent workload.
| Metric | GPT-5.5 | GPT-5.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Input / 1M | $5.00 | $30.00 |
| Output / 1M | $30.00 | $180.00 |
| Cache read / 1M | $0.50 (−90%) | $30.00 (−0%) |
| Reuse-adj @55% | $9.39 | $67.50 |
| Context | 1.1M | 1.1M |
| Cache capture | 88% | 80% |
| Warm TTFT | 240ms (−67%) | 900ms (−53%) |
| Quality index | 99 | 86 |
Teal marks the better value in each row. Reuse-adjusted assumes 55% prefix reuse and a 25% output share.
Pick GPT-5.5 when it scores higher on the composite quality index, it is cheaper once prefix reuse is priced in, it answers faster on warm cache hits.
Pick GPT-5.5 Pro when your stack already standardizes on it.
GPT-5.5 wins on both reuse-adjusted cost and quality here, so it is the default pick. Reach for GPT-5.5 Pro only when a specific constraint (modality, latency floor, or licensing) forces it.
Frequently asked
GPT-5.5 vs GPT-5.5 Pro, answered.
Is GPT-5.5 or GPT-5.5 Pro cheaper?
At 55% prefix reuse, GPT-5.5 blends to about $9.39 per 1M tokens and GPT-5.5 Pro to about $67.50. GPT-5.5 is cheaper on that basis.
Which has the larger context window?
GPT-5.5 has the larger window: 1.1M vs 1.1M tokens.
Which captures more reuse?
GPT-5.5 shows higher measured cache capture (88% vs 80%) in the Zumik corpus.
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