Optimize Productivity by Matching Model Reasoning Effort to Task Complexity
Toggle between 'Instant' and 'Extra High' modes to optimize reasoning speed.
Use the updated ChatGPT Business model picker to match the 'reasoning effort' to your specific task, choosing 'Instant' for speed and 'Extra High' for complex logic.
The Scenario
You are toggling between quick administrative tasks (like email drafting) and complex strategic planning that requires deep reasoning.
Before & after
Users had to manually decide between 'Thinking Standard' or 'Extended' based on confusing naming conventions or stick to one model for everything. This often resulted in wasted tokens or slow responses for simple tasks, costing 2–3 minutes of trial and error.
Toggle the model picker to 'Instant' or 'Extra High' depending on the specific prompt's complexity. The UI update allows you to optimize for speed or depth in seconds.
The Prompt
[SET_MODEL_TO_INSTANT] Briefly summarize these meeting notes: [PASTE_NOTES]. [SET_MODEL_TO_HIGH] Now, conduct a deep logical analysis to identify three hidden risks in the project timeline mentioned above.
The new picker includes Instant, Medium, High, Extra High, Pro Standard, and Pro Extended. Instant can automatically upgrade to Medium if the task requires higher reasoning.
Source
ChatGPT Business - Release Notes | OpenAI Help Center"makes it easier to choose the balance of speed and reasoning effort that works best for a task."