Claude Opus 5.5 (Medium, Default Fallback) vs Quasar 438B (Max, Based on GLM-5.2)
Claude Opus 5.5 (Medium, Default Fallback) vs Quasar 438B (Max, Based on GLM-5.2). 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 5.5 (Medium, Default Fallback) | Quasar 438B (Max, Based on GLM-5.2) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 51.2 | 26.7 | −47.9% Quasar 438B (Max, Bas… is 47.9% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,626.81 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 20.68s | 16.87s | −18.4% Quasar 438B (Max, Bas… is 18.4% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $4.00 / $20.0 | $0.11 / $0.33 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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