Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (Medium)
Claude 4.5 Sonnet (Non-reasoning) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (Medium). 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 Sonnet 5 (Medium) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 19.3 | 28.1 | +45.6% Claude Sonnet 5 (Medi… is 45.6% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $1,218.17 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 11.83s | 9.01s | −23.8% Claude Sonnet 5 (Medi… is 23.8% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $2.00 / $10.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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