What is GPT-5.1? New Features, Benchmarks, and Usage Thoroughly Explained [November 2025].

An in-depth look at OpenAI GPT-5.1, released in November 2025, including Adaptive Reasoning, GPT-5.1 Codex, benchmarking, comparison to Claude 4.5, developer features, and prompting techniques.

On November 12, 2025, OpenAI announced that its newest model, GPT-5.1, has been &# 12522;leased the GPT-5 (announced in August 2025)&# 12398; As the next version, it will offer warmer&#. 12415;warmer conversations, faster response times, and&#124 38283;s new features for callersす. 12377; This article describes the new features of GPT-5.1, the Benチmark and other new features. This article details the new features of GPT-5.1, its benチmark and how it compares to other models. 12367; This article will explain in detailくwhat's new in GPT-5.1, its benチmark and how it compares to other models.

Two Model Variants of GPT-5.1

GPT-5.1 offers two variants for different applications. 12488; are available for different applications.

Model Characteristics Optimal Applications
GPT-5.1 Instant Warm conversation, low latency Routine questions, customer support
GPT-5.1 Thinking Deep reasoning, strong for complex tasks Math, coding, analysis

GPT-5.1 Instant

The most used default modӤ in ChatGPT 12523; Key features:

  • Warm and friendly conversation: template-like&#1252 12394; natural conversational tone rather than template-like responses
  • Adaptive Reasoning: Automatically adjusts the time to think, depending on the complexity of the task. 12390; Automatic adjustment of thinking time
  • Improved fidelity to instructions: constraints such as "in 6 words or less&#22238 Respond accurately to constraints such as "6 words or less".

GPT-5.1 Thinking

Advanced reasoning specialized for complex tasks⾹s 12514;Del:

  • About twice as fast as conventional for simple tasks
  • Twice as long for complex tasks&#12390 Deeper reasoning
  • Easier-to-understand explanations and more persistentԁ problem solving 21839; Problem-solving ability

OpenAI official: GPT-5.1 announced

Adaptive Reasoning

The most important feature of GPT-5.1 is "Adaptive Reasoning". The most important feature of GPT-5.1 is "Adaptive Reasoning", which determines how much "考 can be done" depending on the complexity of the task. 32771; dynamically adjusts how much itスs able to "get" depending on the complexity of the task.

How it works

  • Simple task: immediate answer in "no reasoning" mode (within 2 seconds) Simple task: immediate answer in "no reasoning" mode (within 2 seconds)
  • Complex task: Deep thinking process 32076; and answer it.

Example

A "globally installed by npm&#12383 Tell me what packages are listed in the npm package list. GPT-5: Took 10 seconds to answer:

  • GPT-5: 10 seconds to answer.
  • GPT-5.1: answered in 2 seconds

This reduces the token consumptionド and the response time. 12392 ; while improving response timeと. 12290;

Personalization Controls

Users can customize the tone of the response. Available pre-setsイ: Personalization Controls Available presetsト:

Preset Description
Default Balanced standard response
Friendly Friendly and warm response
Professional Formal, business-oriented response
Candid Straightforward and direct responses
Nerdy Responses that include technical details
Quirky Unique and personalized response
Efficient Responses that are concise and to the point
Cynical Responses from a skeptical perspective

In addition, experimental control of "warmth" and "conciseness&#65288 Experimental control of "warmth" and "conciseness&#12523 ;has also been added.

New features for developers

Important new features for developersがhave been added to the GPT-5.1 API. The GPT-5.1 API includes the following new features for developers

apply_patch tool

Aӗnew tool for more reliableӗeditingӗofӗcode. 12398;This is a new tool that allows you toはreplaceはthe traditional full-text replaceはtool with a new one. 12399;Instead of the traditional full-text replacement, you can now modify the codeドin a patch format. 12489; in a patch format instead of full text replacement.

Shell Tool

The shell tool allows models to directly execute shell commands. It is a function that allows models to execute shell commands directly. 12527;s in the agent type.

Extended prompt cache

The cache retention time has been extended to a maximum of 24 hours. This allows for faster延response延to repetitive requests:

  • Faster response to repetitive requests. 21270; and
  • Reduction of API usage cost

OpenAI Official: GPT-5.1 for Developers

GPT-5.1 Codex Series

Coding-specific models are also available in the same&# 26178; release. 26178; released in the same昺 time.

Model Features Purpose of use
GPT-5.1-Codex Long-time agent-type codin&# 12464; for Large projects, complex tasks
GPT-5.1-Codex-Mini Lightweight version, fast response Quick editing, code completion

For use with GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot Pro, Pro+, Business and Enterprise users can use the following &# 12398; environment. 65306;

  • VS Code (1.104.1 or higher): chat, ask, edit, agent mode
  • JetBrains (1.5.61 or higher): ask, edit, agent mode
  • Xcode (0.45.0 or later): ask, edit, agent mode
  • Eclipse (0.13.0 or higher): ask, edit, agent mode

GitHub Copilot: GPT-5.1 compliant

Benchmark Performance

GPT-5.1 is a further performance improvement over GPT-5い. 12356; and is now available for download from the GPT-5 website.

Official Benchmarks

Benchmarks GPT-5 GPT-5.1
AIME 2025 (math) 94.6% (math) Equal to slightly improved
SWE-bench Verified (coding) 74.9% Improvement Improvement
Aider Polyglot 88% Improvement Improvement
Codeforces -Aider Polyglot Improvement

Operational Performance

According to a report by asset management firm Balyasny Asset Managementる and 12427; and:

GPT-5.1 outperformed both GPT-4.1 and GPT-5 in our&#23436 GPT-5.1 outperforms both GPT-4.1 and GPT-5 in our完full dynamic evaluation suite. 12398;ran two to three times faster."

Actual Measurements on Coding Tasks

Agent-based coding taskでs 12391; comparison (Composio study):

  • Anomaly detection system construction
    • GPT-5.1 Codex: 11 minutes, $0.76
    • GPT-5: 18 minutes, $0.95
    • Claude 4.5 Sonnet: $1.68 (buggy)

GPT-5.1 Codex costs about 55% less than Claude 4.5 Sonnet , or &#. 12388;It generates code that works in a production environment. 12375;.

Composio: Agent-based Coding Ratio較. 36611; Comparison with GPT-5

Comparison with GPT-5

GPT-5.1 is not a "dramatic IQ improvement," but rather a better usability&#12356 GPT-5.1 focuses on ease of use and agent-based workoffロs optimization, not "dramatic IQ improvement". GPT-5.1 focuses on usability and agent-based workflow optimization, not "dramatic IQ improvement ".

Item GPT-5 GPT-5.1
Response Speed Standard 2 to 3 times faster (simple tasks)
Conversation Tone Standard Warmer
Token efficiency Standard Significantly improved
Developer Tools Standard apply_patch, shell addition
Personalization Limited 8 presets + advanced settings

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Comparison with Claude 4.5 Sonnet

In comparison to Anthropic's Claude 4.5 Sonnet, each&#1281 24375;s are different.

Item GPT-5.1 Claude 4.5 Sonnet
Strengths Speed, cost efficiency Agent reliability, tool use
Coding Fast, low cost Quality oriented
Optimization targets Product ergonomics, developer experience Sustainable tool use

It is important to use the right tool for the right purposeで. 12391; It is important to use the right tool for the right purpose.

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Rates and Available Plans

Use with ChatGPT

  • Pro: $200/month - full functionality
  • Plus: $20/month - GPT-5.1 available
  • Go: New plan - GPT-5.1 available
  • Business: for teams - GPT-5.1 available
  • Free: Available in phases

Use with API

For detailed pricing, please visit OpenAI's official websiteき. 12365; GPT-5.1 offers a significant improvement in talkンefficiency compared to GPT-5. GPT-5.1 is significantly more efficient than GPT-5, which means that you can&#23455 The cost reduction is expected to be qualitative.

Continued use of GPT-5

GPT-5 is a legacyモserviceモfor paying users. 12514; available as a del for 3 months.

Effective Prompt Writing

To get the most out of GPT-5.1プs capabilities 12503; Here are some prompting techniquesプ to get the most out of GPT-5.1. 12290;

1. clarify constraints

GPT-5.1 has improved fidelity to instructions. 12377;:

Answer in 6 words or less: Explain the un来 of AI. Describe the following

2. specify the tone

Utilize the personalization feature:. 65306;.

 Please use a professional tone toԁ improve thisԁ business proposal. 12398; Improve your business proposal. 12356; 3.

3. take complex tasks in stages

GPT-5.1 Thinking to help you:

 Solve the following problems step by step. 12356; Explain your thinking process at each step. 26126; Explain your thinking process at each step.

How to write an AI prompt 7 techniques to maximize the effect

Summary

GPT-5.1 is a more user-friendly and efficient version of the "smarts" of GPT-5. 12377; and more efficient. 12377; and more efficient.

Main Points

  • Two variants: Instant (for everyday use) and Thinking 65288; for complex tasks.)
  • Adaptive Reasoning: optimal thinking for each task&#26178 Adaptive Reasoning
  • 2-3x faster: on simple tasks&#24540 Improved answer speed
  • Token efficiency improvement: direct結cost reduction 32080; New tool for developers: a
  • New tools for developers: apply_patch, shell, 24 hours&#38291 Cache
  • GPT-5.1 Codex: agent-based coding&# 12395; Optimization

Recommended usage

  • Routine questions: GPT-5.1 Instant
  • Complex analysis and reasoning: GPT-5.1 Thinking
  • Coding: GPT-5.1 Codex (via GitHub Copilot)

GPT-5.1 is a fast, cost-effective &# 12426; and further accelerate the use of AI in business. 12373; model, especially for agencyӔ-type workflows. 12488;s workflows and coding tools. 12473;s, especially in agencyト-type workflows and coding tools. 12391; In addition, the model is also a great tool for the development of new applications.

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