Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (High)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (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 Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) | Claude Sonnet 5 (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 24.7 | 31.7 | +28.3% Claude Sonnet 5 (High) is 28.3% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $2,086.04 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 12.69s | 15.10s | +19.0% Claude Sonnet 5 (High) is 19.0% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $2.00 / $10.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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