Model Comparison
Inkling 2 Small
vs. Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
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 · Thinking Machines, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
Strongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Inkling 2 Small
100.0 value score
30.6 reasoning / $0.47/1M
Lowest Price
Inkling 2 Small
$0.30/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
59.1 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Inkling 2 Small has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Inkling 2 Small is 13.3x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Speed gap
Inkling 2 Small generates about 1.3x as many tokens per second as Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Reasoning gap
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) leads Inkling 2 Small by 28.5 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Inkling 2 Small wins 7 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.
Inkling 2 Small
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Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
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Which answer was more useful?
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Th Inkling 2 Small | An Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.30/1M | $4.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $1.00/1M | $20.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $0.47/1M | $8.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Thinking Machines | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | 128.3 tok/s | 95.5 tok/s |
| TTFT | 2230ms | 645200ms |
| Latency | 17830ms | 645200ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 11.5 |
| Reasoning Score | 30.6 | 59.1 |
| Intelligence | 30.6 | 59.1 |
Key Takeaways
Inkling 2 Small offers the best value at $0.30/1M,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
Inkling 2 Small
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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