Model Comparison

GPT-6 Astra (Max)
vs. Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)

GPT-6 Astra (Max) has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. Open alternative: DeepSeek V4 Pro →

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has not been available at LLMBase since 26 October 2026. Open alternative: DeepSeek V4 Pro →

Comparing 2 AI models · 0 benchmarks · OpenAI, Anthropic

Recommended Pick

Anthropic logoClaude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)7 metric wins

Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price

Best Value

Anthropic logo

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)

100.0 value score

59.1 reasoning / $8.00/1M

Lowest Price

Anthropic logo

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)

$4.00/1M input price

Best Reasoning

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Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)

59.1 reasoning score

Blends available reasoning benchmarks

Differences That Matter

Best value

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

Price gap

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) is 2.5x cheaper on input tokens than GPT-6 Astra (Max).

Speed gap

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) generates about 2.1x as many tokens per second as GPT-6 Astra (Max).

Reasoning gap

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) leads GPT-6 Astra (Max) by 2.2 points on reasoning.

Top-pick rationale

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) wins 7 measurable categories, including Value, Input price, Output price, Blended price.

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Full Comparison

Metric
OpenAI logoGPT-6 Astra (Max)
OpenAI
Top Pick
Anthropic logoClaude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
Anthropic
Pricing per 1M tokens
Input Cost$10.00/1M$4.00/1M
Output Cost$50.00/1M$20.00/1M
Blended (3:1)$20.00/1M$8.00/1M
Specifications
OrganizationOpenAIAnthropic
Release DateSep 3, 2026Sep 22, 2026
Performance & Speed
Throughput45.8 tok/s95.1 tok/s
TTFT362510ms647780ms
Latency362510ms647780ms
Composite Indices
Value Score38.5100.0
Reasoning Score56.959.1
Intelligence56.959.1

Key Takeaways

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) offers the best value at $4.00/1M,making it ideal for high-volume applications and cost-conscious projects.

Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) has the strongest reasoning profile with a 59.1 reasoning score,combining the available reasoning-heavy benchmarks.

All models support context windows of ∞+ tokens,suitable for processing lengthy documents and maintaining extended conversations.

When to Choose Each Model

OpenAI logo

GPT-6 Astra (Max)

  • General-purpose AI
  • Versatile applications
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Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)

  • Cost-sensitive applications
  • High-volume processing
  • Complex reasoning tasks
  • Research & analysis