Claude Opus 5 (Xhigh) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High)
Claude Opus 5 (Xhigh) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, 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 (Xhigh) | Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 49.7 | 23.2 | −53.3% Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-… is 53.3% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $5,867.76 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 40.34s | 8.47s | −79.0% Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-… is 79.0% 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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