OpenAI Group PBC has released a new version of GPT-Codex, its agentic artificial intelligence coding model designed to automate complex software engineering tasks. The latest iteration, GPT-5.2-Codex, builds upon the capabilities of GPT-5.2, introducing significant improvements in context compaction, large code refactoring, Windows environment performance, and cybersecurity.
According to a recent OpenAI blog post, GPT-5.2-Codex achieved an unmatched score on the SWE-Bench Pro benchmark with 56.4% accuracy, outperforming all other coding models launched to date. It also scored 64% on the Terminal-Bench 2.0 benchmark, surpassing earlier versions of Codex.
One of the standout features of GPT-5.2-Codex is its enhanced vision capabilities. These improvements enable the model to better interpret screenshots, technical diagrams, and user interfaces, allowing it to translate software design mockups into fully functional prototypes.
**Advancing Software Engineering**
OpenAI emphasized that GPT-5.2-Codex is designed to advance software engineering—the process of designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications by combining engineering principles with programming expertise. The ultimate goal is to produce high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software capable of evolving with user needs.
The new model excels at handling time-consuming tasks, making it especially adept at “refactoring.” This crucial software engineering process involves modifying an application’s codebase, not to add new features, but to enhance its quality. For example, GPT-5.2-Codex can adjust a codebase to reduce memory usage or improve response times.
**Building on Previous Advances**
GPT-5.2-Codex represents the culmination of several iterative advances in OpenAI’s generative AI coding capabilities. Earlier models such as GPT-5-Codex and GPT-5.1-Codex-Max progressively enhanced multistep reasoning, long-context understanding, and tool integration within coding environments. GPT-5.2-Codex extends this progress in multiple ways.
Notably, the model performs better at long-range task execution thanks to its context compaction abilities. This feature allows it to undertake sustained, multistep coding assignments without losing context. Additionally, GPT-5.2-Codex improves large-scale code management, enhancing its skills in code refactoring, migration, and feature-building.
Other key improvements include better performance in Windows-based coding environments and advanced cybersecurity features for AI-assisted bug detection, testing, and mitigation.
**Security at the Forefront**
OpenAI highlighted that improving security is critical for AI-driven software engineering. Modern enterprise infrastructures demand reliable software, and developers and security teams need robust support to uncover and fix complex software vulnerabilities. Equally important is ensuring that AI coding tools themselves do not introduce new security risks.
The model’s software-fixing capabilities were prominently demonstrated earlier this month when security researcher Andrew MacPherson used GPT-5.1-Codex-Max to analyze the CVE-2025-55182 vulnerability in React. In his blog post, MacPherson detailed how the model conducted iterative assessments, fuzz testing, and exploit analysis to mitigate the issue—while also identifying and addressing previously unknown vulnerabilities.
**Enterprise Impact and Availability**
OpenAI stated that the improvements in GPT-5.2-Codex will have significant implications for enterprises. The model enables automation of the most complex and repetitive software engineering tasks while allowing for the integration of more sophisticated application features. Additionally, by supporting cybersecurity operations, it helps organizations improve efficiency, reduce human error, and maintain a competitive edge in software engineering.
GPT-5.2-Codex is available starting today to all paid ChatGPT users. OpenAI plans to extend access to application programming interface (API) users in the coming week. Furthermore, it will launch an invite-only trusted access pilot program to give vetted security professionals focused on defensive cybersecurity early access.
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