Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) vs Claude Fable 5.1 (High, Default Fallback)
Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) vs Claude Fable 5.1 (High, Default Fallback). 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 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) | Claude Fable 5.1 (High, Default Fallback) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 19.3 | 51.2 | +165.3% Claude Fable 5.1 (Hig… is 2.7× more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $5,241.59 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 11.73s | 28.58s | +143.6% Claude Fable 5.1 (Hig… is 143.6% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $10.0 / $50.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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