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- 🧠The Ultimate ChatGPT Model Guide (2025 Edition)
🧠The Ultimate ChatGPT Model Guide (2025 Edition)
Most people pick the wrong model, here's how not to.
Hi!
Ever stare at ChatGPT's model dropdown feeling completely lost?
GPT-4o, o4-mini-high, o3... it's like reading a foreign language.
Most people just click whatever's selected and wonder why their results suck.
Here's how to actually pick the right AI brain for your work.
📰 Important News
😎 Grok 4 by xAI can now create and edit memes, generate visual replies, and understand images on X.
🧠 OpenAI’s o3 model ranked #1 in SciArena’s scientific benchmark, outperforming 22 other LLMs in answering complex academic questions.
🎨 Canva Magic Studio includes Magic Write, resize, smart layout, and AI-powered presentations.
📺 Streaming platforms are using AI for hyper-personalized trailers, episode summaries, and content previews.
🤖 Adobe introduced 10 AI marketing agents that automate campaigns and ad performance across platforms.
🎯The Right Model for Every Task

1/ GPT-4o: Your All-Rounder
Your daily driver. Handles everything from text to images to files without breaking a sweat.
Great for:
Regular tasks
File analysis
Visual content
Brainstorming with context
Not sure where to begin? This is your best starting point.
2/ GPT-4.5: The Writer
When you need writing that sounds real and interesting.
Great for:
LinkedIn posts or X/Twitter threads
Writing with emotion or style
Naming, copy, and tone-perfect emails
3/ o4-mini: The Fast One
Super quick answers for simple tech problems.
Great for:
Fixing bugs
Rapid data extraction
Quick answers to STEM questions
4/ o4-mini-high: The Careful Coder
Takes more time but gives you solid tech work.
Great for:
SWriting SQL queries
Breaking down complex formulas
Generating reliable, bug-free code
5/ o3: The Planner
Good at complex thinking and planning.
Great for:
Business strategy docs & planning
Analyzing big datasets (e.g. CSVs)
Step-by-step logic & task flows
6/ o1 Pro Mode: The Detail Expert
Slow but super careful. For when you can't make mistakes.
Great for:
In-depth memos, research & policies
Building forecasting models
High-stakes tasks where accuracy matters
🗺️The Quick Decision Chart
Work | Use This |
---|---|
Daily Work | GPT-4o |
Quick tech work | o4-mini |
Advanced tech work | o4-mini-high |
Strategic planning | o3 |
Creative content writing | GPT-4.5 |
Critical thinking tasks | o1 pro |
💡Pro Tip
Start with GPT-4o. If it doesn't work well, try a different one.
Don't think too hard, you're just picking a tool.
Your AI journey starts here.
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All the best,
René
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