Model Comparison

GPT-5.4 (xhigh)
vs. Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · OpenAI, Anthropic

Recommended Pick

OpenAI logoGPT-5.4 (xhigh)6 metric wins

Strongest on: Input price, Output price, Blended price

Best Value

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Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)

100.0 value score

56.0 reasoning / $8.00/1M

Lowest Price

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GPT-5.4 (xhigh)

$2.50/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)

56.0 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Best for Coding

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GPT-5.4 (xhigh)

71.1 coding index

Differences That Matter

Best value

Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.

Price gap

GPT-5.4 (xhigh) is 1.6x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback).

Speed gap

GPT-5.4 (xhigh) generates about 1.5x as many tokens per second as Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback).

Reasoning gap

Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback) leads GPT-5.4 (xhigh) by 17.0 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

GPT-5.4 (xhigh) wins 6 measurable categories, including Input price, Output price, Blended price, Throughput.

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Full Comparison

Metric
Top Pick
OpenAI logoGPT-5.4 (xhigh)
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Anthropic logoClaude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)
Anthropic
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$2.50/1M$4.00/1M
Output Cost$15.00/1M$20.00/1M
Blended (3:1)$5.63/1M$8.00/1M
Specifications
OrganizationOpenAIAnthropic
Release DateMar 5, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput139.7 tok/s90.3 tok/s
TTFT124450ms144010ms
Latency124450ms144010ms
Composite Indices
Value Score99.0100.0
Reasoning Score39.056.0
Intelligence39.056.0
Coding71.1—

Key Takeaways

GPT-5.4 (xhigh) offers the best value at $2.50/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 56.0 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.

GPT-5.4 (xhigh) reaches a 71.1 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

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GPT-5.4 (xhigh)

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
  • Code generation
  • Software development
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Claude Opus 5.5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Xhigh Effort, Default Fallback)

  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis