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I Tested Codex's $500/mo Ultrafast. What You Need to Know.

Nate Herk | AI Automation4 October 2026Watch on YouTube

What you'll learn

  • You learn what Codex Ultrafast is and how this faster, more expensive mode of Codex differs from the standard version.
  • You see how Ultrafast and Standard are tested with GPT-6 Astra on two tasks: editing a reel from a Google trip and creating a YouTube resource guide.
  • You learn how the video measures the time each task takes, so you can compare speed differences between both modes.
  • You learn how the output quality of both modes is compared side by side.
  • You learn how much of the weekly limit each mode burns through and when the extra cost of Ultrafast is worth it according to the video.

Frequently asked questions

What does Nate Herk compare in this video?
He compares Codex Ultrafast with the standard version of Codex, using GPT-6 Astra, on two tasks: editing a reel from his Google trip and creating a YouTube resource guide.
On which points are the two modes compared?
On three points: how long each task takes, the quality of the outputs, and how much of the weekly limit each one burns through.
What can you determine with this comparison?
You can determine when the extra speed of Ultrafast is worth the extra cost for your use.

Topics

codexbenchmarkvideo-editingtool-reviewai-coding

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