NEW OpenAI o3-Pro: Worth $200 p/m? 🤯

OpenAI's 03 Pro: Is It Worth the $200 Price Tag?

Introduction to OpenAI's 03 Pro

• The speaker introduces OpenAI's new model, 03 Pro, purchased for $200, and promises to reveal its performance through rigorous testing.

• Mentions a free alternative that challenges the value of 03 Pro and hints at an "80% price drop secret" that could lead to better results.

Accessing and Testing 03 Pro

• Describes how to access 03 Pro via chatgbt.com and highlights its availability in both ChatGPT and API formats.

• Discusses comparative benchmarks showing that 03 Pro outperforms previous versions (01 Pro, 03 Medium) in various tasks like math and coding.

Performance Insights

• Questions whether the high cost is justified by performance; notes long response times as a significant drawback.

• Provides an example of generating an SEO calculator landing page, emphasizing the lengthy wait for responses (5 to 10 minutes).

Limitations of 03 Pro

• Highlights current limitations such as disabled temporary chats, lack of image generation support, and issues with file downloads.

• Shares a personal experience waiting for a Space Invaders game output which took over 13 minutes but initially failed to work.

Comparison with Alternatives

• Compares outputs from Gemini against those from 03 Pro; finds Gemini produces superior results more quickly despite some noise during gameplay.

• Reiterates disappointment with the performance of ChatGPT compared to Gemini, questioning if AGI has truly arrived given these results.

Community Feedback & Pricing Changes

• References community feedback on Sam Altman's post regarding mixed impressions about the effectiveness of 03 Pro versus earlier models.

Pricing Changes and Performance Comparison of AI Models

Overview of Pricing Adjustments

• The new pricing for AI models is set at $8 per million tokens, effective immediately. Comparisons show that version 03 has become significantly cheaper than its predecessor, version 01.

• An email from the provider highlights a price reduction of 87% for the 03 Pro model compared to the 01 Pro, making it more accessible for production use.

• The cost structure differs notably between versions: $20 input and $80 output for 03 Pro versus $2 input and $8 output for standard 03.

Model Availability and Usage

• While image generation is not supported in this pricing model, users can access it through Chat GPT or directly via the API in the playground.

• The recent release of 03 Pro on Open Router indicates growing availability; however, there are currently no applications utilizing this model.

Performance Testing Insights

• A test comparing outputs from 03 Pro against Gemini shows that generating HTML content took six minutes with mixed results regarding quality.

• Despite waiting six minutes for a response, the generated HTML did not perform well when tested live, raising concerns about value versus time spent.

Comparative Analysis with Gemini

• In contrast to Gemini's free offerings, which yielded better outputs with less wait time, users may find greater efficiency and effectiveness in using Gemini over OpenAI's models.

• A side-by-side comparison reveals that Gemini 2.5 Pro outperformed OpenAI’s models in both context window size and cost-effectiveness ($1.25 input vs. $20 input).

Conclusion and Community Engagement

• For those interested in further training resources or community support related to AI advancements, joining platforms like AI Success Lab offers daily trainings and a supportive network.