Claude Opus 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (Low)
Claude Opus 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs Claude Sonnet 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 (Non-reasoning, High) | Claude Sonnet 5 (Low) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 26.4 | 24.3 | −8.0% Claude Sonnet 5 (Low) is 8.0% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $652.70 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 15.33s | 8.68s | −43.4% Claude Sonnet 5 (Low) is 43.4% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $2.00 / $10.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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