Claude Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) vs Claude Fable 5.2 (Medium, Default Fallback)
Claude Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) vs Claude Fable 5.2 (Medium, 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 Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) | Claude Fable 5.2 (Medium, Default Fallback) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | Not reported | 56.4 | — not comparable |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $3,359.66 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 114.52s | 28.35s | −75.2% Claude Fable 5.2 (Med… is 75.2% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $10.0 / $50.0 | $8.00 / $40.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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