Claude Sonnet 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Medium Effort) vs GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh)
Claude Sonnet 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Medium Effort) vs GPT-5.3 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 (Adaptive Reasoning, Medium Effort) | GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 28.4 | 32.5 | +14.4% GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) is 14.4% more intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $1,218.17 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 9.32s | 69.02s | +640.6% GPT-5.3 Codex (xhigh) is 640.6% slower |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $1.75 / $14.0 | |
| Input modalities | Not reported | Not reported |
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