GPT · Mid-tier · 128K context window

GPT 5.4 pricing for rag pipeline

$0.0375 per call at 6,000 input / 1,500 output tokens.

Per call

$0.0375

10K calls/mo

$375

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 rag pipeline spend. Pricing updated weekly.

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Estimated cost

Monthly cost
$375
10,000 calls/month
Cost per call$0.0375
Daily cost$13
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=1500,
    messages=[{"role": "user", "content": "Your prompt here"}]
)
# Cost: ~$0.0375 per call at standard rates
# Input:  $2.50/MTok
# Output: $15.00/MTok

How GPT 5.4 compares on cost

Per-call cost for all models scoring 50+ on rag pipeline benchmarks. Hover for details.

Cheapest viable option: Gemini 3 Flash at $0.007500/call (80% less, 82/100 quality).

Complete GPT 5.4 pricing breakdown

Standard token rates

Direction$/MTokTokens per call
Input$2.506,000
Output$15.001,500

Prompt caching: 90% off input tokens

Caching drops input cost from $2.50 to $0.25/MTok. For repeated system prompts, that saves $0.0135 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$0.0375$375$240$135
50,000 calls$0.0375$1,875$1,200$675
100,000 calls$0.0375$3,750$2,400$1,350
500,000 calls$0.0375$18,750$12,000$6,750
1,000,000 calls$0.0375$37,500$24,000$13,500

GPT 5.4 quality benchmarks for rag pipeline

Use GPT 5.4 for rag pipeline

Scores 91/100 (rank #1 of 14). Strong pick for production rag pipeline workloads.

Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra (92/100) at $0.0375/call

Performance across all task types

GPT 5.4 scores by task type. RAG Pipeline highlighted.

Summarization91Q&A *91Extraction89Classification88Code Generation84Code Review82Reasoning80Creative Writing78
Task typeConfidence scoreRank out of 14
Summarization91/100#1
Q&A(current page)91/100#1
Extraction89/100#1
Classification88/100#1
Code Generation84/100#4
Code Review82/100#5
Reasoning80/100#5
Creative Writing78/100#5

Alternative models for rag pipeline

12 models score 80+ on rag pipeline benchmarks, sorted by input rate. Cheapest: Gemini 3 Flash (80% less, 82/100 quality).

ModelProviderInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokQualityPer callvs GPT
Gemini 3 FlashGemini$0.50$3.0082/100$0.00750080% cheaper
Claude Haiku 4.5Claude$1.00$5.0086/100$0.013564% cheaper
GPT 5.6 LunaGPT$1.00$6.0085/100$0.015060% cheaper
Gemini 3.5 FlashGemini$1.50$9.0084/100$0.022540% cheaper
Claude Sonnet 5Claude$2.00$10.0089/100$0.027028% cheaper
Gemini 3.1 ProGemini$2.00$12.0087/100$0.030020% cheaper
GPT 5.6 TerraGPT$2.50$15.0092/100$0.0375same cost
Claude Sonnet 4.6Claude$3.00$15.0088/100$0.04058% more
Claude Opus 4.8Claude$5.00$25.0085/100$0.067580% more
GPT 5.5GPT$5.00$30.0090/100$0.0750100% more
GPT 5.6 SolGPT$5.00$30.0091/100$0.0750100% more
Claude Fable 5Claude$10.00$50.0088/100$0.1350260% more

About GPT 5.4

Provider

GPT

Tier

Mid-tier

Context

128K tokens

Released

Mar 2026

Other models from GPT

ModelTierInput $/MTokOutput $/MTokContext
GPT 5.5Flagship$5.00$30.00128K
GPT 5.6 SolFlagship$5.00$30.001,000K
GPT 5.6 TerraMid-tier$2.50$15.001,000K
GPT 5.6 LunaFast / Budget$1.00$6.001,000K

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 rag pipeline per API call?

$0.0375 per call at 6,000 input / 1,500 output tokens.

Is GPT 5.4 the best model for rag pipeline?

Scores 91/100, rank #1 of 14 models. Top-ranked: GPT 5.6 Terra at 92/100.

What is the cheapest model for rag pipeline with good quality?

Gemini 3 Flash scores 82/100 quality at $0.50/$3.00 per MTok. That is 80% less than GPT 5.4 per call.

How can I reduce my GPT 5.4 costs for rag pipeline?

Three strategies: prompt caching (90% off input), batch API (50% off all tokens), prompt optimization. Combined: $0.0375 drops to about $0.001875 per call.

How does GPT 5.4 pricing compare to other GPT models?

GPT also offers: GPT 5.5 at $5.00/$30.00, GPT 5.6 Sol at $5.00/$30.00, GPT 5.6 Terra at $2.50/$15.00, GPT 5.6 Luna at $1.00/$6.00.

What context window does GPT 5.4 support?

128K tokens total. Typical rag pipeline calls use 6,000 plus 1,500 tokens, well within limits.

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