Don't Worry About the Vase Podcast GPT-5.2 Is Frontier Only For The Frontier
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Dec 15, 2025 Explore the groundbreaking features and mixed reactions surrounding GPT-5.2's release. Delve into its impressive benchmarks like GDPVal while also unpacking the community's skepticism and concerns. Users report significant coding improvements but express frustration over the model's slowness. Discussions highlight personality clashes and strict system prompts affecting usability. The future of GPT-5.2 seems promising for tech-heavy tasks, but caution is advised regarding its trade-offs. Tune in for a lively take on AI's latest frontier!
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Frontier Model With Limits
- GPT 5.2 is a frontier model best for users who actually need frontier-level capabilities.
- It is not a dramatic step change and is noticeably slower and more constrained than prior releases.
Compare Models Before Committing
- If you're coding, compare GPT 5.2 to Claude Opus 4.5 and pick the best fit for your workflow.
- For heavy thinking tasks consider GPT 5.2 thinking or Pro, but balance speed and personality needs.
Benchmarks Versus Real Use
- OpenAI emphasizes GDPVal and other benchmarks to claim big jumps in knowledge-work performance.
- Those headline numbers may overstate practical improvements for many real tasks.