A typical Codex task using GPT-5.5 may consume between 5-45 credits per task.
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OpenAI Codex P1 · PACKAGING
OpenAI clarifies that Codex cache writes are free
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Codex does not charge for cache writes.
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OpenAI clarifies that Codex cache writes are free
The current Codex rate card states that cache writes are not charged and estimates a typical GPT-5.6 Sol task at 5–40 credits. This is a billing clarification, not evidence of a newly introduced price reduction.
- Before captured
- Jul 30, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT
- After captured
- Jul 31, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT
- Reviewed
- Jul 31, 2026, 11:03 AM PDT
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