Claude 3.5 Sonnet (June '24) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Max)
Claude 3.5 Sonnet (June '24) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Max). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
Comparison incomplete
A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
| Metric | Claude 3.5 Sonnet (June '24) | Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Max) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 7.2 | 30.1 | +318.1% Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Ma… is 4.2× more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $4,924.80 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | Not reported | 148.96s | — not comparable |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $3.00 / $15.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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