GPT-5.2 vs SWE-1.7
Head-to-head comparison across 1benchmark categories. Overall scores shown here use BenchLM's provisional ranking lane.
Verdict
GPT-5.2 leads for most workloads by a narrow margin.
Based on BenchLM composite scores, July 2026.
GPT-5.2
75
SWE-1.7
75
Verified leaderboard positions: GPT-5.2 #30 · SWE-1.7 unranked
Treat this as a split decision. GPT-5.2 makes more sense if you need the larger 400K context window; SWE-1.7 is the better fit if agentic is the priority.
Category Radar
Head-to-Head by Category
Category Breakdown
| Benchmark | GPT-5.2 | Δ | SWE-1.7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agentic | 55.7 | → 25.8 | 81.5 |
| Coding | 64.7 | — | — |
| Reasoning | 52.9 | — | — |
| Knowledge | 92.4 | — | — |
| Multimodal | 80.4 | — | — |
Operational Comparison
GPT-5.2
SWE-1.7
$1.75 / $14
N/A
73 t/s
N/A
130.34s
N/A
400K
256K
Quick Verdict
Treat this as a split decision. GPT-5.2 makes more sense if you need the larger 400K context window; SWE-1.7 is the better fit if agentic is the priority.
GPT-5.2 and SWE-1.7 finish on the same provisional overall score, so this is less about a single winner and more about where the edge shows up. The provisional headline says tie; the benchmark table is where the real choice happens.
GPT-5.2 gives you the larger context window at 400K, compared with 256K for SWE-1.7.
Benchmark Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Which is better, GPT-5.2 or SWE-1.7?
GPT-5.2 and SWE-1.7 are tied on the provisional overall score, so the right pick depends on which category matters most for your use case.
Which is better for agentic tasks, GPT-5.2 or SWE-1.7?
SWE-1.7 has the edge for agentic tasks in this comparison, averaging 81.5 versus 55.7. GPT-5.2 stays close enough that the answer can still flip depending on your workload.
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