Claude Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) vs GPT-5 Codex (High)
Claude Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) vs GPT-5 Codex (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) | GPT-5 Codex (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 49.6 | 24.9 | −49.8% GPT-5 Codex (High) is 49.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $11,160.86 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 71.92s | 13.09s | −81.8% GPT-5 Codex (High) is 81.8% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $10.0 / $50.0 | $1.25 / $10.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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