GPT-5.6 Terra vs Claude 4.7 Opus

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

GPT-5.6 Terra
OpenAI
AI Mastery Index93.9
LMSYS Arena1470
Technical (MMLU-Pro)93.5%
Cost per 1M Tokens$2.5
Claude 4.7 Opus
Anthropic
AI Mastery Index93.8
LMSYS Arena1489
Technical (MMLU-Pro)93.8%
Cost per 1M Tokens$15

Architect's Verdict

When comparing GPT-5.6 Terra and Claude 4.7 Opus, GPT-5.6 Terra edges out in overall capabilities according to the AI Mastery Index. However, for cost-sensitive workloads, GPT-5.6 Terra offers a more economical API at $2.5 per 1M tokens. Your choice should depend heavily on whether you prioritize raw reasoning (MMLU) or scalable deployment economics.