Model Comparison

campusGenAI gives you access to multiple AI models through a single interface. This page helps you choose the right one for your task.

Note

Model availability varies by deployment. Not all models listed here may be available in your institution’s instance. Check your model selector for what’s currently available. This table reflects the current lineup as of Spring 2026 — models change frequently.

Model comparison

Model	Provider	Cost	Best for	Notes
GPT-5.2	OpenAI	$$	Advanced reasoning, long context, coding, vision	Top OpenAI option; supports web search and image generation
GPT-5	OpenAI	$$	Next-gen reasoning, creativity, deep context	Supports web search and image generation
GPT-5 Codex	OpenAI	$$	Code generation, debugging, technical work	Built on GPT-5; specialized for software development
GPT-5-mini	OpenAI	$	Fast, lightweight tasks	Compact and efficient; supports web search and image generation
GPT-4o	OpenAI	$$	General-purpose tasks	Fast, versatile model for everyday use
Claude 4.6 Opus	Anthropic	$$$	Agentic coding, tool use, long-context reasoning, enterprise workflows	Most capable Claude model; use when quality matters most
Claude 4.6 Sonnet	Anthropic	$$$	Hybrid reasoning, agentic tasks, long-form analysis	Strong default for complex work; handles long context well
Claude 4.5 Haiku	Anthropic	$	Lightweight, fast chat and analysis	Fastest Claude option; cost-efficient
DeepSeek V4 Pro	DeepSeek	$$	Advanced reasoning, coding, math, technical work	DeepSeek’s flagship model; open-weight, strong all-around technical performance
DeepSeek-R1	DeepSeek	$$	Deep reasoning, math, technical code	Open-weight reasoning specialist
LLaMA 3 70B Instruct	Meta	$$	Instruction following	Open-weight model
Mistral Large	Mistral	$	Complex reasoning	Strong general-purpose reasoning
Grok 3	xAI	$$	Reasoning across diverse tasks	Advanced reasoning model

Cost: $ = lower cost per token; $$$ = higher cost. Cheaper models are well-suited to quick lookups and lightweight tasks; pricier models are best reserved for work that needs their extra capability.

How to choose

Use this as a starting point — the right model depends on your specific task and what’s available in your deployment.

For most tasks: GPT-5.2 is the top general-purpose option — strong across writing, Q&A, analysis, and brainstorming. GPT-5 and GPT-4o are also good defaults.

For quick, simple tasks: GPT-5-mini and Claude 4.5 Haiku are both faster and lighter than their bigger siblings. Use them for short summaries, simple lookups, or anything that doesn’t need deep reasoning.

For long documents: Claude 4.6 Sonnet handles large amounts of text reliably. If you’re uploading a long report or policy document, try Sonnet first.

For high-stakes or complex work: Claude 4.6 Opus is the most capable Claude model — good for detailed analysis, nuanced writing, agentic workflows, and complex multi-step problems.

For code: GPT-5 Codex is purpose-built for software tasks. DeepSeek V4 Pro and DeepSeek-R1 are both strong for code, math, and technical reasoning. Claude 4.6 Opus also handles agentic coding well.

For image generation: GPT-5.2, GPT-5, GPT-5-mini, and the Claude 4.6 family all support generating images via tool use — describe what you want and the model will create it.

For other reasoning needs: Mistral Large, Grok 3, and Meta LLaMA 3 70B Instruct are also available in some deployments for general reasoning and instruction-following tasks.

For nuanced writing and prose: Claude models tend to produce well-structured, thoughtful writing. Good for drafting reports, proposals, or detailed analysis where tone and structure matter.

Switching models mid-conversation

You can switch models at any point using the model selector. Note that switching starts a new context — the new model doesn’t have access to the previous conversation history. For tasks where you want to try different models on the same content, copy the relevant context into a new conversation rather than switching mid-thread.

Model access

Model availability is controlled by your administrator. If a model isn’t appearing in your selector that you’d like to use, contact your IT department.

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