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GPT-3.5 Turbo: Pricing, Context Window & Benchmarks

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GPT-3.5 Turbo is OpenAI's fastest model. It can understand and generate natural language or code, and is optimized for chat and traditional completion tasks. Training data up to Sep 2021.

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Input Price
$0.50/1M tokens
Output Price
$1.50/1M tokens
Intelligence
9.0
Coding
10.7

What you can do with GPT-3.5 Turbo

Everyday Q&A and clear explanations

Writing help (emails, posts, summaries)

Idea generation and brainstorming

Learning support with step-by-step guidance

Composite Indices

Intelligence, Coding, Math

Standard Benchmarks

Academic and industry benchmarks

Benchmark Highlights

3 tests
GPQA
29.7%
MMLU Pro
46.2%
LiveCodeBench
N/A
Math 500
44.1%
AIME 2025
N/A
HLE
N/A
Metric Value
Provider OpenAI
Context Window 16,385 tokens
Input Price $0.50/1M tokens
Output Price $1.50/1M tokens
Release Date Nov 30, 2022
Modalities text
Capabilities N/A

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See how it stacks up on price, quality, and overall performance.

Frequently asked questions

What is GPT-3.5 Turbo good for?

Use GPT-3.5 Turbo for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.

How much does GPT-3.5 Turbo cost?

Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $0.50/1M tokens for input and $1.50/1M tokens for output.

Can I try GPT-3.5 Turbo for free?

Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.

Does GPT-3.5 Turbo support images or audio?

GPT-3.5 Turbo focuses on text-based tasks.

Benchmarks and pricing are sourced from Artificial Analysis where available. OpenRouter specs are used as a fallback.