Claude Opus 4.8 vs Llama 4 (405B)
Head-to-head technical comparison of intelligence, capabilities, and API pricing.
Claude Opus 4.8
Anthropic
AI Mastery Index94.6
LMSYS Arena1362
Technical (MMLU-Pro)94.5%
Cost per 1M Tokens$15
Llama 4 (405B)
Meta
AI Mastery Index90.5
LMSYS Arena1285
Technical (MMLU-Pro)90.5%
Cost per 1M Tokens$0
Architect's Verdict
When comparing Claude Opus 4.8 and Llama 4 (405B), Claude Opus 4.8 edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, Llama 4 (405B) offers a more economical API at $0 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.