Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Xhigh, Default Fallback) vs o4-mini (High)
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Xhigh, Default Fallback) vs o4-mini (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 5.5 (Xhigh, Default Fallback) | o4-mini (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 51.9 | 16.7 | −67.8% o4-mini (High) is 67.8% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $2,176.82 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 32.10s | 28.44s | −11.4% o4-mini (High) is 11.4% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $1.10 / $4.40 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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