Comparing GPT models; GPT-4o, GPT-5 and the o series

Model comparison 2 min read ChatQT Team

The main families

GPT-4o (Omni)

A fast multimodal model: text, image, audio. Good for everyday chat, summarizing, light code and image analysis.

GPT-5

A new generation with better reasoning and instruction-following. For more complex tasks, long-form writing and professional projects.

The o series (o1, o3)

Reasoning models with an internal chain of thought. For math, logic, heavy code and multi-step problems.

Quick comparison table

ModelSpeedReasoningMultimodalهزینه
GPT-4oHighGoodYesMedium
GPT-5MediumExcellentYesHigher
o3LowerExcellentLimitedHigh

Which model for which task?

  • Quick answers and chat: GPT-4o
  • Reports and long-form content: GPT-5
  • A math problem or algorithm: o3 or o1
  • Image analysis: GPT-4o or GPT-5

Choosing in ChatQT

In the Chat In ChatQT you can change the model from the menu. PAYG means a more expensive model only costs when you use it. Details on the pricing.

Money-saving tips

  • Start simple tasks with GPT-4o
  • Only go to o3 for hard work
  • Summarize long context
  • Write a clear system prompt
Prompt
You are a concise assistant. Answer in under 200 words unless I ask for detail.

Multimodal workflow

In one conversation: upload a screenshot of the error, have GPT-4o analyze it and suggest a fix — all in Chat ChatQT.

FAQ

Is GPT-5 always better? No; for simple questions, GPT-4o is faster and cheaper.

Who is o3 for? Developers, researchers and advanced math students.

Access in Iran

With Buy ChatGPT you access these models from ChatQT without a VPN. sign-up and topping up credit is enough.

API

Developers can use the ChatQT API for integration and choose the model on each request.

Conclusion

There's no single model for everything: GPT-4o for speed, GPT-5 for general quality, the o series for deep reasoning. ChatQT brings them all together in one app with Rial payment.

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