GPT-5.3 Codex (Xhigh) vs Mercury 2.5
GPT-5.3 Codex (Xhigh) vs Mercury 2.5. 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-5.3 Codex (Xhigh) | Mercury 2.5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 32.5 | 12.3 | −62.2% Mercury 2.5 is 62.2% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $218.11 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 60.49s | 4.32s | −92.9% Mercury 2.5 is 92.9% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $1.75 / $14.0 | $0.25 / $0.75 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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