Most tasks can run on cheap models, so smart routing beats using Opus everywhere
bindureddy · x · 2026-07-23
The post argues that about 80% of tasks can be handled by cheap models, and using a flagship model like Opus for everything is wasteful.
The proposed alternative is a smart router that chooses the model based on task type. In the author’s view, that is the only sensible way to operate if you care about cost and efficiency.
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