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Compare GPT-5.2 and GPT-4.1. Build AI products powered by either model on Appaca.
Model Comparison
| Feature | GPT-5.2 | GPT-4.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | OpenAI | OpenAI |
| Model Type | text | text |
| Context Window | 400,000 tokens | 1,047,576 tokens |
| Input Cost | $1.75/ 1M tokens | $2.00/ 1M tokens |
| Output Cost | $14.00/ 1M tokens | $8.00/ 1M tokens |
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GPT-5.2
OpenAI1. Advanced Reasoning for Diverse Domains
- Built to tackle coding and agentic workflows across multiple industries, with configurable reasoning support.
2. Multi-Modal & Long-Form Capabilities
- Handles both text and image inputs, producing text output.
- Allows up to 128 k output tokens for lengthy responses.
3. Large Context & Updated Knowledge
- 400 k token context window accommodates extensive codebases or documents.
- Knowledge cut-off of Aug 31 2025 keeps it current with recent developments.
GPT-4.1
OpenAI1. Smartest non-reasoning model
- Highest intelligence among models without a reasoning step.
- Great for tasks where speed + accuracy matter without deep chain-of-thought.
2. Excellent instruction following
- Very strong at structured tasks, formatting, and precise execution.
- Ideal for productized workflows and deterministic outputs.
3. Reliable tool calling
- Works smoothly with Web Search, File Search, Image Generation, and Code Interpreter.
- Supports MCP and advanced tool-enabled API flows.
4. Large 1M-token context window
- Allows extremely long conversations, large documents, and multi-file use cases.
- Handles context-heavy tasks without requiring chunking.
5. Low latency (no reasoning step)
- Faster responses than GPT-5 family when reasoning mode isn't required.
- More predictable timing for production use.
6. Multimodal input
- Accepts text + image.
- Output is text only.
7. Supports fine-tuning
- Can be fine-tuned for specialized tasks.
- Also supports distillation for smaller custom models.
Prompts to Get Started
Use these prompts to power AI products you build on Appaca. Each works great with the models above.
Best for GPT-5.2
textLearning Objectives Generator
Create clear, measurable learning objectives aligned to standards using Blooms Taxonomy action verbs.
Technical Specification Document
Write a technical specification for a software feature or system.
Referral Program (Incentives + Mechanics)
Create a referral marketing program that incentivizes your persona to share your USP with peers facing similar challenges.
Best for GPT-4.1
textModern Slavery Statement
Write a modern slavery and human trafficking statement for a company.
Travel Medical Kit Guide
Write a travel medical kit packing guide for different destinations and trip types. Prepared without being paranoid.
Differentiated Instruction Planner
Create tiered assignments and scaffolded activities that meet diverse learner needs while maintaining rigorous standards.