Claude Opus 4.6 (Max) vs Claude Opus 5 (Low)
Claude Opus 4.6 (Max) vs Claude Opus 5 (Low). 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 4.6 (Max) | Claude Opus 5 (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 31.9 | 39.4 | +23.5% Claude Opus 5 (Low) is 23.5% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $1,560.91 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 36.25s | 11.37s | −68.6% Claude Opus 5 (Low) is 68.6% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $5.00 / $25.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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