GPT-4o vs Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Head-to-head technical comparison of intelligence, capabilities, and API pricing.

GPT-4o
OpenAI
AI Mastery Index87.2
LMSYS Arena1287
Technical (MMLU-Pro)88.7%
Cost per 1M Tokens$5
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Anthropic
AI Mastery Index88
LMSYS Arena1282
Technical (MMLU-Pro)88.3%
Cost per 1M Tokens$3

Architect's Verdict

When comparing GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Claude 3.5 Sonnet edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, Claude 3.5 Sonnet offers a more economical API at $3 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.