Claude Sonnet 5 (Max) vs GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026)
Claude Sonnet 5 (Max) vs GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026). 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 (Max) | GPT-5.5 Instant (May 2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (higher is better) | 38.2 | 22.7 | −40.6% GPT-5.5 Instant (May … is 40.6% less intelligent |
| Total AA cost (lower is better) | $6,998.25 | Not reported | — not comparable |
| End-to-end time (lower is better) | 215.92s | Not reported | — not comparable |
| Price per 1M tokens (in / out) | $2.00 / $10.0 | $5.00 / $30.0 | |
| Input modalities | Text, Image | Text, Image |
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