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  5. GPT-5 CodexvsLing 3.0 Flash
Updated Jul 2026

GPT-5 CodexvsLing 3.0 Flash

Ling 3.0 Flash is the newer model, released after GPT-5 Codex.

GPT-5 Codex and Ling 3.0 Flash compared across 16 shared prompts
SpecGPT-5 CodexLing 3.0 Flash
Input price—$0.021/M tokens
Output price—$0.063/M tokens
Context window—262K tokens
Weights—Open
Free API (OpenRouter)NoNo
ReleasedSep 2025Jul 2026
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Same prompt, both answers

Opening lines from 2 of the 16 prompts both answered. Formatting stripped, words untouched.

Beginner's Longevity Plan

Outline a simple, actionable 1-month plan for someone starting their journey towards better health and longevity. Focus on 3 key areas…

GPT-5 Codex569 words
1-Month Jumpstart to Better Health & Longevity This plan is designed for beginners and emphasizes steady, sustainable progress. It focuses on three key areas: diet, movement, and sleep & stress. Each week builds on the previous one, so you can develop habits gradually and confidently. 🥗 1.
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Ling 3.0 Flash568 words
🌱 Your 1-Month Health & Longevity Starter Plan 🥦 1. Diet — Nourish, Don't Deprive Week 1: Awareness Keep a food journal — just track what you eat (no judgment). This alone builds mindful eating habits. Add, don't subtract — introduce one extra serving of vegetables per meal.
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Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish…

GPT-5 Codex179 words
Dish Name: Sunset Pantry Spaghetti Ingredients (7 total): 8 oz spaghetti 2 tbsp olive oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp red pepper flakes ½ tsp salt (plus more, to taste) Instructions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Ling 3.0 Flash248 words
🍝 Honey Fire Twirls A sticky-sweet, spicy, savory pasta that comes together in minutes. 🧺 Ingredients (7 pantry staples) Spaghetti (or penne) — 8 oz Olive oil — 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced — 4 cloves Honey — 3 tablespoons Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons Red pepper flakes — ½ teaspoon (adjust to taste) Parmesan cheese…
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Our Verdict
GPT-5 Codex
GPT-5 Codex
Ling 3.0 Flash
Ling 3.0 Flash

Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, nothing separates them.

Too close to call

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API pricing

Cost per 1M tokens

GPT-5 Codex
Input
—
Output
—
Ling 3.0 Flash
Input
$0.02
Output
$0.06
Where to run it

2 hosts, cheapest first

GPT-5 Codex

No hosts listed on OpenRouter.

Ling 3.0 Flash2 hosts
HostInOutContextUptime
NNovita$0.02 in·$0.06 out·262k·100% upDDeepInfrabf16$0.06 in·$0.18 out·131k·99.6% up

Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 22 Sep 2026.

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GPT-5 Codex is developed by OpenAI while Ling 3.0 Flash is developed by inclusionAI. You can compare their actual outputs across 16 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

It depends on your use case. GPT-5 Codex and Ling 3.0 Flash each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 16 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of GPT-5 Codex and Ling 3.0 Flash across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.

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