Claude 4.5 Haiku (Reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash 2603
Claude 4.5 Haiku (Reasoning) vs Step 3.5 Flash 2603. 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 4.5 Haiku (Reasoning) | Step 3.5 Flash 2603 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 16.9 | 17.0 | +0.6% Step 3.5 Flash 2603 is 0.6% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $594.08 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 23.70s | 20.05s | −15.4% Step 3.5 Flash 2603 is 15.4% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $1.00 / $5.00 | $0.10 / $0.30 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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