Claude Opus 5 (Max) vs GPT-5.3 Codex (Xhigh)
Claude Opus 5 (Max) vs GPT-5.3 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 5 (Max) | GPT-5.3 Codex (Xhigh) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 50.8 | 32.5 | −36.0% GPT-5.3 Codex (Xhigh) is 36.0% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $7,274.74 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 50.36s | 62.23s | +23.6% GPT-5.3 Codex (Xhigh) is 23.6% 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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