That's the biggest difference IMO. GPT-5 reads far more code, which often is slower, but leads to far better results. Cursor by default often sees far too little and then does a local fix w/o understanding the bigger picture.↗

Prompting tip to make Cursor's new MAX mode significantly more effective and reliable: Make sure thinking is turned on. Start by clearly stating your goal. End your prompt with: "But before we start, I want you to fully explore and understand the existing codebase. Don't write…↗