Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Max)
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Max). 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 Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) | Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Max) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 29.1 | 30.1 | +3.4% Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Ma… is 3.4% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $4,924.80 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 25.65s | 75.21s | +193.2% Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Ma… is 193.2% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $3.00 / $15.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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