GPT-5.1 Codex mini (High) vs GPT-5.5 Instant (June 2026)
GPT-5.1 Codex mini (High) vs GPT-5.5 Instant (June 2026). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
Comparison incomplete
A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | GPT-5.1 Codex mini (High) | GPT-5.5 Instant (June 2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 20.4 | 26.0 | +27.5% GPT-5.5 Instant (June… is 27.5% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $1,184.34 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 22.80s | 16.70s | −26.8% GPT-5.5 Instant (June… is 26.8% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $0.25 / $2.00 | $5.00 / $30.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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