OpenAI launches Ultrafast: up to 8x faster tokens at 300 tok/s in Codex
OpenAI · x · 2026-09-30
OpenAI announced Ultrafast, a new premium speed tier that boosts token generation up to 8x (300 tokens/second) in Codex and up to 6x in the API. It targets heavy users and developers willing to pay for lower latency, with dedicated plans following in subsequent announcements.
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