Model Comparison
GPT-5 CodexCursor Small
Let's see who can write code better - GPT-5 Codex or Cursor Small
Model Information
GPT-5 Codex
Description
Flagship model from OpenAI optimised for coding tasks
Specifications
Context Window272K
Max Output33K
ReleasedSep 2025
API✗
Pricing (per 1M)
In / Out
$1.25/ $10
Key Features
CodingAdvanced reasoningMulti-modal native
Strengths
- ✓State-of-the-art performance
- ✓Optimised for coding
- ✓Large context window
Weaknesses
- ✗Likely very expensive
- ✗Unknown specifications
Agent Support
No known agents
Cursor Small
Description
Cursor's proprietary small model optimized for code completion, only available in Cursor IDE
Specifications
Context Window60K
Max Output4K
ReleasedJun 2024
API✗
Key Features
Fast code completionIDE-optimizedLow latency
Strengths
- ✓Very fast responses
- ✓Optimized for IDE use
- ✓Good for autocomplete
Weaknesses
- ✗Limited to Cursor IDE
- ✗Smaller model
- ✗Less capable than larger models