Claude Opus 4.8 (Max) vs GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh)
Claude Opus 4.8 (Max) vs GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh). 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 4.8 (Max) | GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 41.8 | 28.5 | −31.8% GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh) is 31.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $6,873.86 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 37.90s | 147.98s | +290.4% GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh) is 290.4% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $5.00 / $25.0 | $1.75 / $14.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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