Claude Fable 5.2 (High, Default Fallback) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low)
Claude Fable 5.2 (High, Default Fallback) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low). 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 Fable 5.2 (High, Default Fallback) | Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 61.8 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $7,105.77 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 36.05s | 12.53s | −65.2% Claude Sonnet 4.6 (No… is 65.2% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $8.00 / $40.0 | $3.00 / $15.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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