Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
Claude Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) vs Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, 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 Opus 4.5 (Reasoning) | Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 29.1 | 56.0 | +92.4% Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Ma… is 92.4% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $7,259.50 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 23.23s | 380.92s | +1539.8% Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Ma… is 1539.8% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $2.00 / $10.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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