GPT · Mid-tier · 1,050K context window

GPT 5.4 pricing for intent detection

$0.002250 per call at 300 input / 100 output tokens.

Per call

$0.002250

10K calls/mo

$22.5

Cache savings

90% off input

Batch savings

50% off all

Calculate your GPT 5.4 costs

Adjust token counts, volume, and discount toggles to model your intent detection spend. Prices verified daily against provider pricing pages.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$23
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.002250
Daily cost$0.75
Input rate$2.50/MTok
Output rate$15.00/MTok
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Quick start

Call GPT 5.4 with the OpenAI Python SDK:

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI()
response = client.chat.completions.create(
    model="gpt-5.4",
    max_tokens=100,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.002250 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $2.50/MTok
# Output: $15.00/MTok

What drives intent detection cost

Intent classification sits in the hot path of a conversational product, so latency constrains model choice more than price does: batch processing is not available to you when the user is waiting. That makes the fast tier the natural fit on both axes. The intent list is constant and belongs in the cached prefix.

For GPT 5.4 specifically, that means output tokens cost 6.0x more than input, at $15.00 vs $2.50 per MTok. At this use case’s 300/100 token split, output accounts for 67% of the $0.002250 per-call cost.

Complete GPT 5.4 pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$2.50300
Output$15.00100

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $2.50 to $0.25/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.000675 per call.

Batch API: 50% off all tokens

Submit requests asynchronously and receive 50% off all token costs. This works best for offline pipelines where latency requirements are flexible.

Monthly cost projections

Monthly volumeCost per callStandard monthlyCached monthlyYou save with caching
10,000 calls$0.002250$22.5$15.75$6.75
50,000 calls$0.002250$112.5$78.75$33.75
100,000 calls$0.002250$225$157.5$67.5
500,000 calls$0.002250$1,125$787.5$337.5
1,000,000 calls$0.002250$2,250$1,575$675

GPT 5.4 quality benchmarks for intent detection

GPT 5.4 is a solid pick for intent detection

Scores 88/100 (rank #1 of 20). Good balance of quality and cost for intent detection.

Top-ranked: Gemini 3.5 Flash (92/100) at $0.001350/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.4 scores by task type. Intent Detection highlighted.

Summarization91Q&A91Extraction89Classification *88Code Generation84Code Review82Reasoning80Creative Writing78
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 20
Summarization91/100#1
Q&A91/100#1
Extraction89/100#1
Classification(current page)88/100#1
Code Generation84/100#4
Code Review82/100#5
Reasoning80/100#5
Creative Writing78/100#5

Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.

Alternative models for intent detection

13 models score 80+ on intent detection benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: GPT 5.6 Luna (92% less, 91/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$0.20$1.2091/100$0.00018092% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 Flash-LiteGemini$0.30$2.5085/100$0.00034085% cheaper
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0088/100$0.00045080% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0090/100$0.00080064% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0092/100$0.00135040% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0086/100$0.00160029% cheaper
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.00$12.0089/100$0.00180020% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0086/100$0.00180020% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0084/100$0.0024007% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$4.00$20.0086/100$0.00320042% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0080/100$0.00400078% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0085/100$0.004500100% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0082/100$0.008000256% more

About GPT 5.4

Provider

GPT

Tier

Mid-tier

Context

1,050K tokens

Released

Mar 2026

Other models from GPT

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
GPT 5.5Flagship$5.00$30.001,050K
GPT 5.6 SolFlagship$4.00$20.001,050K
GPT 5.6 TerraMid-tier$2.00$12.001,050K
GPT 5.6 LunaFast / Budget$0.20$1.201,050K

You can compare GPT 5.4 head-to-head against any other model on our model comparison pages, or track how pricing has changed over time on the pricing history tracker.

Frequently asked questions

How much does GPT 5.4 cost for intent detection per API call?

A typical intent detection call using GPT 5.4 costs about $0.002250 per call. This estimate uses 300 input tokens and 100 output tokens at standard rates. Standard rates are $2.50 per million input tokens and $15.00 per million output tokens.

Is GPT 5.4 the best model for intent detection?

GPT 5.4 scores 88 out of 100 on intent detection benchmarks overall. It ranks #1 across all 20 models in our cross-provider registry. The highest-ranked model for this task is Gemini 3.5 Flash from Gemini. That model scores 92/100 on this task type. Confidence scores are a third-party benchmark snapshot from week 29 of 2026. This snapshot is 8 weeks old, so treat the scores as directional and validate against your own evals.

What is the cheapest model for intent detection with good quality?

The most affordable model for intent detection above 80/100 quality is GPT 5.6 Luna. It comes from GPT at $0.20 per million input tokens. Output costs $1.20 per million tokens with a quality score of 91/100. Switching from GPT 5.4 to GPT 5.6 Luna saves about 92% per API call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.4 costs for intent detection?

Three strategies lower GPT 5.4 costs for this task type effectively. Prompt caching gives a 90% discount on input tokens when reusing system prompts. The batch API gives 50% off all tokens for asynchronous processing workloads. Prompt optimization reduces token counts through more concise instructions and context windows. Combining caching with batching brings your cost from $0.002250 to about $0.000112 per call.

How does GPT 5.4 pricing compare to other GPT models?

GPT has 4 other models alongside GPT 5.4 today: GPT 5.5 at $5.00/$30.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.6 Sol at $4.00/$20.00 per million tokens (flagship), GPT 5.6 Terra at $2.00/$12.00 per million tokens (mid-tier), GPT 5.6 Luna at $0.20/$1.20 per million tokens (fast / budget). The right choice depends on whether your intent detection workload prioritizes quality, cost, or speed.

What context window does GPT 5.4 support?

GPT 5.4 supports a context window of 1,050K tokens per API call. This sets the maximum combined length of your input prompt and generated response. For intent detection, typical calls use 300 input and 100 output tokens. That is well within this limit, leaving room for longer prompts or multi-turn conversations.

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