GPT-5.2-Codex vs Step 3.7 Flash

GPT-5.2-Codex

OpenAI · text, image, pdf → text

GPT-5.2-Codex is an upgraded version of GPT-5.2, optimized for agentic coding tasks in Codex and similar execution environments. The model is specifically enhanced for code generation, modification, refactoring, and automated execution workflows, enabling more efficient participation in multi-step, tool-driven programming processes. GPT-5.2-Codex supports low, medium, high, and xhigh reasoning effort settings, allowing flexible trade-offs between latency, reasoning depth, and token usage depending on task complexity.

Step 3.7 Flash

StepFun · text, image, video → text

step-3.7-flash is stepfun's flagship inference model, designed for high-complexity tasks that require deep reasoning and fast execution. It excels at decomposing multi-step problems, performing tool calls, and maintaining consistency across massive datasets. It is the preferred choice for complex workloads such as long-context agents, advanced software engineering, and end-to-end research automation.