Specifications
Context Window
1.0M tokens
Input Price/1M
$6.25
Output Price/1M
$25.00
Parameters
—
Speed
60 tok/s
Latency (TTFT)
11.2s
Max Output
128K tokens
Benchmarks
Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Agentic
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal-Bench Hard | 58.0 | 100.0 | — |
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Coding Index | 56.7 | 100.0 | — |
| SciCode | 54.0 | 100.0 | — |
Long Context
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-LCR | 68.0 | 100.0 | — |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Intelligence Index | 61.4 | 100.0 | — |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 92.0 | 100.0 | — |
| IFBench | 62.0 | 100.0 | — |
| HLE | 46.0 | 100.0 | — |
Tool Use
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tau²-Bench | 94.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- May 28, 2026
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)
What is Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)?
Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) 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. With a context window of 1.0M tokens, it is suitable for processing long documents such as contracts, books, and complete codebases.
Pricing & Costs in 2026
Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) is usage-based, priced at $6.25/1M input tokens and $25/1M output tokens. For context: 1 million tokens is approximately 750,000 words, or about 10 average-length books. The mid-range pricing balances quality and cost for most professional applications.
Benchmarks & Performance
Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) was evaluated on 9 different benchmarks, covering categories like Agentic, Coding, Long Context, overall, Reasoning, Tool Use. Results show exceptional 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 Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) 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 Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort)?
Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) is an AI model developed by Anthropic. It is a text model.
How much does Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) cost?
Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) costs $6.25/1M input tokens and $25/1M 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 Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) scored: Terminal-Bench Hard: 58/100, AA Coding Index: 56.7/100, SciCode: 54/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) open source?
No, Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) 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 Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) best for?
Claude Opus 4.8 (Adaptive Reasoning, Max Effort) excels at general-purpose language tasks. With its large context window, it handles long documents, codebases, and extended conversations.
Last updated: June 01, 2026 • View methodology →