Claude Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) vs Grok 4.3 (Medium)
Claude Fable 5 (Max, Opus 4.8 Fallback) vs Grok 4.3 (Medium). 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) | Grok 4.3 (Medium) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 49.6 | 24.8 | −50.0% Grok 4.3 (Medium) is 50.0% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $11,160.86 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 85.37s | 20.99s | −75.4% Grok 4.3 (Medium) is 75.4% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $10.0 / $50.0 | $1.25 / $2.50 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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