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Claude Sonnet 4.6 vs GPT-5.6 Sol

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Language Models · verified 13 Aug 2026

Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropiccurrent
GPT-5.6 SolOpenAIcurrent
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SpecificationClaude Sonnet 4.6GPT-5.6 Sol
SummaryPrevious Sonnet generation.Flagship tier of the GPT-5.6 family.
Context1M1M+
Input ($/Mtok)$3
Output ($/Mtok)$15
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Max output128K
Released9 Jul 2026
Model IDclaude-sonnet-4-6
CategoryLanguage ModelsLanguage Models
OfficialAnthropicOpenAI

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Claude Sonnet 4.6

Previous Sonnet generation.

Best for legacy pins.

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GPT-5.6 Sol

  • Three tiers: Sol, Terra, Luna
  • Adjustable reasoning effort from none to max
  • Broad rollout began 9 July 2026

Best for all-round work.

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