Specifications
Context Window
—
Input Price/1M
$5.00
Output Price/1M
$25.00
Parameters
—
Speed
63 tok/s
Latency (TTFT)
31.3s
Benchmarks
Claude Opus 5 results on the main AI model evaluation benchmarks. Higher scores indicate better performance.
Coding
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Coding Index | 78.0 | 100.0 | — |
| SciCode | 56.0 | 100.0 | — |
Long Context
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA-LCR | 70.0 | 100.0 | — |
overall
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| LMArena Elo | 1495.0 | 2000.0 | Crowdsourced blind pairwise comparisons |
| AA Intelligence Index | 60.7 | 100.0 | — |
Reasoning
| Benchmark | Score | Maximum | Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPQA Diamond | 94.0 | 100.0 | — |
| HLE | 53.0 | 100.0 | — |
Information
- Release date
- July 24, 2026
- Tool Calling
- ❌ Not supported
- Vision
- ❌ Not supported
- Audio
- ❌ Not supported
Full Analysis: Claude Opus 5
What is Claude Opus 5?
Claude Opus 5 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 Opus 5 is usage-based, priced at $5/1M 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 5 was evaluated on 7 different benchmarks, covering categories like Coding, Long Context, overall, Reasoning. 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 5 specializes in text, offering advanced capabilities for creating and processing text content.
Comparison with Alternatives
In the 2026 AI model ecosystem, Claude Opus 5 competes directly with similarly capable models. anthropic competes in this segment against OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta. 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 5?
Claude Opus 5 is an AI model developed by anthropic. It is a text model.
How much does Claude Opus 5 cost?
Claude Opus 5 costs $5/1M 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 5 compare with other models?
In available benchmarks, Claude Opus 5 scored: AA Coding Index: 78/100, SciCode: 56/100, AA-LCR: 70/100. See the full table above for a detailed comparison.
Is Claude Opus 5 open source?
No, Claude Opus 5 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 5 best for?
Claude Opus 5 excels at general-purpose language tasks.
Last updated: July 28, 2026 • View methodology →