Sonnet 5.5 cache reads cost as much as Opus, undercutting its agent appeal
StewartalsopIII · x · 2026-09-29
A user pushes back on the Sonnet 5.5 hype: its cache read pricing matches Opus even though cache reads dominate agentic workflows, meaning the cheaper-looking model may not actually cost less in heavy agent use.
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