OpenAI launches Codex Ultrafast: up to 8x faster than Astra Standard
OpenAIDevs · x · 2026-09-30
OpenAI's developer team announced Ultrafast, the fastest way to build with Astra inside Codex:
- Up to 8x faster than Astra Standard and 4x faster than Astra Fast
- Pitched as turning ideas into working code at typing speed
An official speed-focused upgrade to the Codex/Astra coding experience.
Related event: OpenAI Launches Ultrafast Tier: 8x Speed at 6x Price(15 posts)→
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