Early tests: GPT-6 Astra slightly below Fable 5.1 but much cheaper and faster
bindureddy · x · 2026-09-05
Early hands-on impressions say GPT-6 Astra is impressive yet still slightly below Fable 5.1 — while being much cheaper and faster.
Weaknesses: worse on long-running agentic loops. Strengths: significantly better browser use and 3D renders. The author's verdict: "OpenAI is back in the game."
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