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GPT-4: Safer, More Useful Multimodal Intelligence
Released on May 28, 2023 as part of the GPT-4 lineup, GPT-4 sits alongside GPT-4o mini and is positioned as a large-scale multimodal model focused on producing safer and more useful responses.
Capable of solving difficult problems with greater accuracy, it provides strong reasoning and reliable output across complex tasks. These strengths make it well-suited for high-stakes analysis, detailed problem solving, and workflows that require dependable, safety-aligned intelligence.
GPT-4: Key Specs
Below are GPT-4's main specs and how they translate into real-world behavior.
- Context Window - 8,192 tokens: This context range gives GPT-4 enough room to handle standard-length conversations and shorter documents while maintaining clarity and consistency.
- Maximum Output Length - 8,192 tokens: The model can produce compact to mid-sized responses, making it suitable for summaries, explanations, and structured content that fit within a concise output window.
- Speed and Efficiency - Offers steady, dependable performance: It responds at a comfortable pace that keeps interactions smooth, delivering a reliable experience for typical chat and productivity tasks.
- Cost Efficiency - High pricing at $30 / $60 per 1M tokens: This elevated cost places GPT-4 in a premium tier, making it best for selective use cases where reliability matters more than volume.
- Reasoning and Accuracy - Average reasoning performance: The model handles everyday logic and simple analytical tasks reliably, though more complex reasoning is better handled by higher-end options.
- Multimodal Capabilities - Text-only input and output: GPT-4 is designed for pure text processing, supporting writing, analysis, and conversational work without handling images.
Compare GPT-4, OpenAI o3-mini, and GPT-4o mini
A brief overview of how each model differs in power, speed, and use cases.
| Feature | GPT-4 | OpenAI o3-mini | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge Cutoff | Dec 01, 2023 | Oct 01, 2023 | Oct 01, 2023 |
| Context Window (Tokens) | 8,192 | 200,000 | 128,000 |
| Max Output Tokens | 8,192 | 100,000 | 16,384 |
| Input Modalities | Text | Text | Text, image |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text | Text, image |
| Latency (OpenRouter Data) | 0.73s | 6.74s | 0.49s |
| Speed | Medium (slower than GPT-4o mini) | Medium (about 1/3 faster than OpenAI o1-mini) | Very fast (about 2x faster than GPT-4o) |
| Input / Output Cost per 1M Tokens | $30 / $60 | $1.1 / $4.4 | $0.15 / $0.6 |
| Reasoning Performance | Average | Very High | Average |
| Coding Performance (on SWE-bench Verified) | Unspecified | 49.30% | Unspecified |
| Best For | solving difficult problems with greater accuracy | STEM reasoning tasks, particularly excelling in science, mathematics, and coding | reasoning tasks involving both text and vision |
Source: OpenAI GPT-4 Documentation
Best Cases to Use GPT-4
GPT-4 is best for providing strong reasoning for complex tasks.
- For students and learners: Use GPT-4 to understand challenging concepts, work through multi-step problems, and get clear explanations that make advanced subjects easier to grasp.
- For developers: Debug complex logic, explore alternative solutions, and generate accurate code that benefits from GPT-4's reliable reasoning and structured problem-solving.
- For businesses and teams: Produce precise analyses, detailed reports, and high-quality summaries that support informed decisions and reduce ambiguity in complex workflows.
- For product teams and app builders: Build smarter features powered by accurate reasoning, enabling tools and agents that handle multi-step tasks with consistency and clarity.
- For operations and support workflows: Diagnose complicated issues, interpret detailed information, and create well-structured resolutions that improve support accuracy and reduce time spent troubleshooting.
- For content and marketing helpers: Break down complex topics, refine technical messaging, and create clearer explanations that make difficult information accessible to broader audiences.
How to Access GPT-4
Accessing GPT-4 is simple, with options for both technical users and everyday users.
1. OpenAI API
GPT-4 is available through the official OpenAI API. With an API key and billing plan, developers can integrate the model into applications, workflows, or custom tools with full control.
2. EssayDone AI Chat
If you prefer quick access with no setup, GPT-4 is available in EssayDone AI Chat.
It offers the same model capabilities in an easy, intuitive interface ideal for writing, research, studying, and everyday productivity.
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FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about GPT-4.
Yes. GPT-4 offers average reasoning performance, providing solid inference for common tasks but not reaching the advanced analytical depth of higher-tier models. Its reasoning rating places it comfortably in the mid-range for general use.
GPT-4 costs $30 per 1M input tokens and $60 per 1M output tokens. It is priced higher than lightweight models and sits in the upper range of its family due to its stronger overall capabilities.
GPT-4 is optimized for solving difficult problems with greater accuracy. It performs well on tasks that require structured thinking, careful text generation, and more reliable output quality. It is ideal for users who need dependable reasoning without stepping up to premium-level models.
GPT-4 accepts text inputs and produces text outputs. It is designed strictly for text-only interactions and does not support image or other multimodal inputs. This makes it best suited for users focused solely on text-based workflows.
GPT-4 is a capable mid-level option with solid reasoning performance, while GPT-4o mini is lighter, faster, and more affordable. GPT-4 offers deeper reasoning and higher accuracy, whereas GPT-4o mini is ideal for everyday, cost-efficient tasks.
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