API Data Shows OpenAI Models Beat Claude in Cost-Efficiency Across All Tiers
Over-Necessary-4774 · reddit · 2026-08-06
A developer compared Claude and ChatGPT models across all tiers using Artificial Analysis data. In the top tier, GPT-5.6 Sol achieves an intelligence score of 59, closely trailing Opus 5's 61, but completes tasks at half the cost ($1.23 vs $2.34).
OpenAI models also dominate the mid and small tiers with faster speeds and lower costs. The analysis reveals that Claude models tend to 'think longer and write more,' significantly increasing token consumption. Consequently, even with higher per-million-token pricing, OpenAI's overall API costs are lower, achieving roughly 70% better efficiency.
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