Claude 4.5 Haiku (Non-reasoning) vs Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning)
Claude 4.5 Haiku (Non-reasoning) vs Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning). 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 (Non-reasoning) | Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 15.4 | 29.1 | +89.0% Claude Opus 4.5 (Reas… is 89.0% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 6.54s | 25.65s | +292.2% Claude Opus 4.5 (Reas… is 292.2% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $1.00 / $5.00 | $5.00 / $25.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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