Claude Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) vs Claude Opus 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High)
Claude Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) vs Claude Opus 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
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 Opus 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 49.6 | 26.4 | −46.8% Claude Opus 4.6 (Non-… is 46.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $11,160.86 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 85.37s | 15.33s | −82.0% Claude Opus 4.6 (Non-… is 82.0% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $10.0 / $50.0 | $5.00 / $25.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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