Maximize Reasoning Depth for Hard Science and Research Tasks
Select the 'Extra High' reasoning level for complex data synthesis.
For high-stakes research, manually toggle the reasoning level to 'Extra High' in GPT-5.6 Sol Pro to ensure the model performs deep verification of complex data.
The Scenario
A scientist or researcher is comparing multiple technical specifications or research papers to find subtle inconsistencies in data reporting.
Before & after
Researchers read through 20+ papers or technical specs manually to find contradictions or niche data points. This typically takes 4–6 hours of deep focus.
Switch to Sol Pro and dial the reasoning to 'Extra High' to let the model self-correct and perform deep research. This complex analysis now takes 10–15 minutes.
The Prompt
Analyze these [NUMBER] documents for any technical contradictions regarding [SPECIFIC TOPIC]. Use Extra High reasoning to verify the math in section [X] against the results in section [Y]. [PASTE_DOCUMENTS]
GPT-5.6 Sol handles 'Medium,' 'High,' and 'Extra High' reasoning levels. For your most difficult knowledge work, manually select the 'Extra High' setting in the model picker to trigger the most advanced reasoning chains.
Source
Model Release Notes | OpenAI Help Center"GPT-5.6 Sol Pro is the highest-capability GPT-5.6 option for difficult tasks and longer-running workflows."