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OpenAI Codex Sol Reasoning Model Burns 5-Hour Limit in Minutes
Developers report that using the reasoning-heavy Sol model on OpenAI's $20 tier consumes over half of the 5-hour rate limit in just 11 minutes of thinking time. This rapid token drain makes continuous development on the entry-tier plan impractical without switching models or tools.
Why it matters. Switch Codex from deep reasoning models to standard models for routine tasks to conserve your 5-hour quota.