Claude 4 Opus (Reasoning) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High)
Claude 4 Opus (Reasoning) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High). A reliable intelligence-versus-cost verdict requires both models' intelligence scores and benchmark-run costs. Missing data is not a performance verdict.
Verdict
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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 Opus (Reasoning) | Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 20.6 | 24.7 | +19.9% Claude Sonnet 4.6 (No… is 19.9% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | Not reported | 12.69s | — not comparable |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $15.0 / $75.0 | $3.00 / $15.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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