Ultra-fast mode for GPT-5.6 generating up to 750 tokens/sec, 14x standard, powered by Cerebras. Limited private preview for select customers.
GPT Ultrafast
by OpenAI
OpenAI API service tier running GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14x faster than Standard, at up to 750 tokens/sec on Cerebras hardware.
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GPT Ultrafast at a glance
- What is GPT Ultrafast?
- GPT Ultrafast is a model from OpenAI. OpenAI API service tier running GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14x faster than Standard, at up to 750 tokens/sec on Cerebras hardware.
- Who makes GPT Ultrafast?
- GPT Ultrafast is made by OpenAI.
- Does GPT Ultrafast work in the EU?
- Limited in the EU. Ultrafast is only in a limited preview for select customers, with no region-specific availability stated. OpenAI's business products offer GDPR support, a DPA and data residency, but this is not confirmed for Ultrafast. Last verified 14 Nov 2026.
- How much does GPT Ultrafast cost?
- API pricing. No pricing published; limited preview for select API customers. Licence: Proprietary.
- Where was GPT Ultrafast shown?
- In 2 creator videos by AI Search, Matthew Berman. Most recently by AI Search on 16 Aug 2026, at 21:53 in “New Deepseek, GLM 5.3, Grok 4.6, LTX 2.5, Qwen 3.8, Gemini 3.7: AI NEWS”.
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Ultrafast is a service tier in the OpenAI API that runs GPT-5.6 Sol, which OpenAI describes as its most intelligent model at the time of the announcement, at up to 14× the speed of Standard processing. It generates up to 750 output tokens per second and is powered by Cerebras, as part of OpenAI's partnership with the company on low-latency inference.
OpenAI positions it for time-sensitive workflows where speed has previously meant choosing a smaller model: incident response and log analysis, financial research and fraud detection, real-time customer support and voice, commerce assistance, and interactive research or experimentation loops. Named early testers include Jane Street, Podium, Basis and Rogo, and OpenAI says its own engineers use it for incident response and research.
Access is a limited preview, announced on August 13, 2026, for a select group of customers. OpenAI says it will expand access as capacity grows, and interested businesses can sign up for updates. No pricing, rate limits or general-availability date were given in the announcement.
- Runs GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14× faster than Standard processing
- Up to 750 output tokens per second
- Powered by Cerebras inference hardware
- Delivered as an OpenAI API service tier
- Limited preview for select customers; sign-up for updates
As seen on YouTube
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Preview of a fast mode for GPT-5.6 Soul running on Cerebras chips at about 14-15x speed, at extra cost. In a demo a financial terminal dashboard finished in 1:50 versus 12:20 on regular Soul; the bottleneck shifts to tool calling and CPUs.
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