Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High)
Claude Sonnet 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) vs Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, 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 (Max, Default Fallback) | Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-reasoning, High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 56.0 | 23.2 | −58.6% Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-… is 58.6% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $7,259.50 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 409.04s | 8.56s | −97.9% Claude Sonnet 5 (Non-… is 97.9% faster |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $2.00 / $10.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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