Claude Sonnet 5 (Medium) vs GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh)
Claude Sonnet 5 (Medium) vs GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh). 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 (Medium) | GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 28.1 | 28.5 | +1.4% GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh) is 1.4% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,218.17 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 8.58s | 135.26s | +1476.5% GPT-5.2 Codex (Xhigh) is 1476.5% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $1.75 / $14.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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