Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs GPT-5 mini (Minimal)
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs GPT-5 mini (Minimal). 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) | GPT-5 mini (Minimal) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 24.7 | 9.9 | −59.9% GPT-5 mini (Minimal) is 59.9% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 12.45s | 5.28s | −57.6% GPT-5 mini (Minimal) is 57.6% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.25 / $2.00 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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