Model Comparison
Large 4 (Medium)
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 · Mistral, Anthropic
Recommended Pick
MiLarge 4 (Medium)4 metric winsStrongest on: Value, Input price, Output price
Best Value
Large 4 (Medium)
100.0 value score
23.1 reasoning / $1.05/1M
Lowest Price
Large 4 (Medium)
$0.70/1M input price
Best Reasoning
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
58.4 reasoning score
Blends available reasoning benchmarks
Differences That Matter
Best value
Large 4 (Medium) has the strongest quality-to-price mix at 100.0 out of 100 value points.
Price gap
Large 4 (Medium) is 5.7x cheaper on input tokens than Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback).
Reasoning gap
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) leads Large 4 (Medium) by 35.3 points on reasoning.
Top-pick rationale
Large 4 (Medium) wins 4 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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Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
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Full Comparison
| Metric | Top Pick Mi Large 4 (Medium) | An Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per 1M tokens | ||
| Input Cost | $0.70/1M | $4.00/1M |
| Output Cost | $2.10/1M | $20.00/1M |
| Blended (3:1) | $1.05/1M | $8.00/1M |
| Specifications | ||
| Organization | Mistral | Anthropic |
| Release Date | Oct 29, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Performance & Speed | ||
| Throughput | — | 96.6 tok/s |
| TTFT | — | 632760ms |
| Latency | — | 632760ms |
| Composite Indices | ||
| Value Score | 100.0 | 33.2 |
| Reasoning Score | 23.1 | 58.4 |
| Intelligence | 23.1 | 58.4 |
Key Takeaways
Large 4 (Medium) offers the best value at $0.70/1M,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 58.4 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
Large 4 (Medium)
- Cost-sensitive applications
- High-volume processing
Claude Opus 5.5 (Max, Default Fallback)
- Complex reasoning tasks
- Research & analysis
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