OpenAI is finally rolling out a toggle that lets users decide how intensively the GPT-5 model can think. The feature is available to Plus and Pro subscribers.
OpenAI is finally rolling out a toggle that lets users decide how intensively the GPT-5 model can think. The feature is available to Plus and Pro subscribers.
OpenAI has been testing this switch for several weeks. Initially, the company planned to release a slider, but in the end, it settled on a simple switch to control the model, writes Bleeping Computer.
The switch allows you to choose GPT-5 Thinking with different levels of “thinking” intensity. These levels are referred to internally as juice values.
For example, the default Standard mode operates at level 18, which is considered a balanced combination of speed and intelligence. The Advanced mode, on the other hand, raises it to level 64 for deeper thinking.
Pro users can choose Light mode with a level of 5 for instant answers. But if you’re looking for deeper “thinking,” you can use Heavy mode with a level of 200 — the maximum that the GPT-5-Thinking model can produce.
Plus and Business subscribers can use Standard and Extended modes, but they do not have access to Light and Heavy, which are exclusive to the Pro plan.
