Specifications
Context Window
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Input Price/1M
$18.75
Output Price/1M
$75.00
Parameters
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Benchmarks
Claude 3 Opus results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LiveCodeBench | 28.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| SciCode | 23.0 | 100.0 | — |
| AA Coding Index | 19.5 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Knowledge
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU-Pro | 70.0 | 100.0 | — |
Math
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-500 | 64.1 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 18.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMLU Pro | 69.6 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| GPQA Diamond | 49.0 | 100.0 | Artificial Analysis official API |
| HLE | 3.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- March 04, 2024
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Claude 3 Opus
What is Claude 3 Opus?
Claude 3 Opus is an AI model developed by Anthropic, classified as a text model. It focuses on text processing and natural language generation. As a proprietary model, it is available via Anthropic's cloud API.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Claude 3 Opus is usage-based, priced at $18.75/1M input tokens and $75/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. The premium pricing reflects the model's frontier capabilities, recommended for complex reasoning, analysis, and generation tasks where quality takes priority over cost.
Benchmarks & Performance
Claude 3 Opus was evaluated on 9 different benchmarks, covering categories like Coding, Knowledge, Math, overall, Reasoning. Results show moderate performance across available evaluations.
It's important to note that benchmarks measure specific aspects and don't capture the full user experience. Factors like instruction adherence, behavior in long conversations, and real-world task quality vary significantly between models and aren't always reflected in standard scores.
Recommended Use Cases
Claude 3 Opus specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Claude 3 Opus competes directly with similarly capable models. Key competitors include GPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), and open source models like Llama (Meta) and DeepSeek. The choice between models depends on the specific use case, budget, latency requirements, and need for features like multimodality and tool calling.
For a detailed side-by-side comparison, use our comparison tool or check the overall model ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claude 3 Opus?
Claude 3 Opus is an AI model developed by Anthropic. It is a text model.
How much does Claude 3 Opus cost?
Claude 3 Opus costs $18.75/1M input tokens and $75/1M output tokens. For heavy usage (e.g., a chatbot handling 100k messages/month), costs can range from $10 to $1,000 depending on volume.
How does Claude 3 Opus compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Claude 3 Opus scored: LiveCodeBench: 28/100, SciCode: 23/100, AA Coding Index: 19.5/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Claude 3 Opus open source?
No, Claude 3 Opus is a proprietary model from Anthropic. It is available via cloud API. For open source alternatives, check our open source model ranking.
What is Claude 3 Opus best for?
Claude 3 Opus excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: June 01, 2026 • View methodology →