Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) vs o4-mini (High)
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) vs o4-mini (High). 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 (Max, Default Fallback) | o4-mini (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 57.6 | 16.7 | −71.0% o4-mini (High) is 71.0% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $8,708.20 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 626.13s | 28.44s | −95.5% o4-mini (High) is 95.5% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $4.00 / $20.0 | $1.10 / $4.40 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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