Model Comparison
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
vs. Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · OpenAI, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
AnClaude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)5 metric winsStrongest on: TTFT, Latency, Reasoning
Best Value
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
100.0 value score
60.9 reasoning / $8.00/1M
Lowest Price
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
$4.00/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
63.1 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Best for Coding
Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
78.0 coding index
Differences That Matter
Best value
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) is 1.3x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort).
Speed gap
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) generates about 1.2x as many tokens per second as Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort).
Reasoning gap
Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) leads GPT-5.6 Sol (max) by 2.2 points on reasoning.
Coding gap
Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) leads GPT-5.6 Sol (max) by 0.6 points on coding.
Response Face-Off
Run one prompt through the selected models and compare response quality with live speed and cost context.
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
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Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Op GPT-5.6 Sol (max) | Top Pick An Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $4.00/1M | $5.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $20.00/1M | $25.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $8.00/1M | $10.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | OpenAI | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 72.3 tok/s | 58.8 tok/s |
| TTFT | 158270ms | 54310ms |
| Latency | 158270ms | 54310ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 82.9 |
| Reasoning Score | 60.9 | 63.1 |
| Intelligence | 60.9 | 63.1 |
| Coding | 77.4 | 78.0 |
Key Takeaways
GPT-5.6 Sol (max) offers the best value at $4.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.
Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 63.1 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.
Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) reaches a 78.0 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
GPT-5.6 Sol (max)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Claude Opus 5 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
- Code generation
- Software development
