Model Comparison
Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
vs. GPT-6 Astra (max)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · Anthropic, OpenAI
Recommended Pick
AnClaude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)6 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
100.0 value score
31.9 reasoning / $10.00/1M
Lowest Price
Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
$5.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
GPT-6 Astra (max)
52.7 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
GPT-6 Astra (max)
76.9 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) is 2.0x cheaper on input tokens than GPT-6 Astra (max).
Speed gap
GPT-6 Astra (max) generates about 1.4x as many tokens per second as Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort).
Reasoning gap
GPT-6 Astra (max) leads Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) by 20.8 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) wins 6 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
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Anthropic
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick An Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) | Op GPT-6 Astra (max) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $5.00/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $25.00/1M | $50.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $10.00/1M | $20.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Anthropic | OpenAI |
| Release Date | Feb 5, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 39.7 tok/s | 53.7 tok/s |
| TTFT | 22440ms | 323740ms |
| Latency | 22440ms | 323740ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 82.6 |
| Reasoning Score | 31.9 | 52.7 |
| Intelligence | 31.9 | 52.7 |
| Coding | — | 76.9 |
Key Takeaways
Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) offers the best value at $5.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
GPT-6 Astra (max) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 52.7 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
GPT-6 Astra (max) reaches a 76.9 coding index,making it the top choice for software development and code generation tasks.
All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.
When to Choose Each Model
Claude Opus 4.6 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
GPT-6 Astra (max)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
