OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2 with 25% Better Reasoning

Latest Updates

25% improvement over GPT-5.0 on complex reasoning tasks
Extended thinking mode allows longer deliberation chains
Enterprise pricing cuts costs 30% vs competitors
Real-time audio and video support added
Fine-tuning available for $100K+ annual customers

What Happened

OpenAI announced GPT-5.2 on February 10, 2026. The new model introduces an “extended thinking” mode for longer reasoning processes. For more on OpenAI’s recent advances, see their latest model releases.

“GPT-5.2 represents a major step forward in reasoning capabilities,” according to OpenAI’s official announcement.

Early benchmarks show 25% improvement over GPT-5.0 on mathematics, coding, and scientific problem-solving, continuing trends covered by TechCrunch and The Verge.

The company also announced enterprise pricing that undercuts competitors and expanded multimodal support to include real-time audio and video input.

Why People Are Searching

Enterprise AI adoption is accelerating. Organizations are seeking reasoning models to reduce human expert review.

GPT-5.2’s improvements address key pain points in code generation, data analysis, and decision-support systems—trends we covered in our OpenAI innovation report.

The aggressive pricing signals OpenAI’s strategy to lock in enterprise contracts before competitors respond.

Context

This launch follows major developments in the AI infrastructure space, including Anthropic’s $50 billion investment in U.S. AI infrastructure and the AWS and OpenAI strategic partnership.

The AI reasoning benchmark wars have intensified as labs compete on “long chain-of-thought” accuracy metrics.

OpenAI’s extended thinking approach mirrors similar investments by Anthropic and Google across the industry.

What Happens Next

Enterprise adoption is expected within 60 days, with AWS, Azure, and GCP integration announcements.

Competitors will likely respond with reasoning model announcements within 2-3 weeks.

The $200B AI compute arms race will accelerate as organizations evaluate GPT-5.2 for production use. For more on enterprise AI trends, see our AI-powered security and enterprise adoption analysis.

FAQ

How is GPT-5.2 different from GPT-5.0?

GPT-5.2 introduces extended thinking mode with 25% improvement on reasoning benchmarks. It also adds real-time audio and video support.

What is extended thinking mode?

Extended thinking allows the model to spend more computational steps on complex problems, similar to human deliberation. Best for math, coding, and scientific reasoning.

How much does GPT-5.2 cost?

Pricing details are limited. Early reports suggest 30% lower per-token cost than GPT-5.0. Enterprise pricing is under negotiation.

When is GPT-5.2 available?

Available to enterprise customers now via beta. General API access rolls out in March 2026.

Can I fine-tune GPT-5.2?

Yes, fine-tuning is available for enterprise customers with $100K+ annual commitments.

How does it compare to Claude 4 and Llama 4?

GPT-5.2 leads on reasoning benchmarks, according to coverage from MIT Technology Review and other industry analysts. Each model excels in different domains. Independent evaluation is ongoing.