Users say Opus 5 burns through usage limits as fast as Fable 5
weswinder · x · 2026-07-25
A user says Opus 5 appears to burn through usage limits just as quickly as Fable 5 did, contrary to expectations that it would feel more efficient.
- The point is not benchmark performance but how fast the model consumes a quota.
- The poster had hoped the new model would be noticeably more efficient.
- It’s a small but relevant signal about real-world usability and cost pressure.
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