Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs Beam 1.0
Claude Sonnet 4.6 (Non-reasoning, High) vs Beam 1.0. 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) | Beam 1.0 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 24.7 | 30.3 | +22.7% Beam 1.0 is 22.7% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | Not reported | $318.73 | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 11.96s | 7.79s | −34.9% Beam 1.0 is 34.9% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $3.00 / $15.0 | $0.40 / $1.20 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text |
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