Claude 2 vs Claude Opus 5
Claude Opus 5 is cheaper than Claude 2 at $5/M vs $11.02/M input tokens.
Simple Falling Object Game
Catch the falling object. Paddle at the bottom, score at the top, one file.
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Which answer wins?
Written rounds
2 promptsSeven pantry ingredients, one dish, and a name worth saying out loud.
Claude 2: Here is a 7-ingredient recipe for a sweet dish I'll call "Cinnamon Apple Surprise": Cinnamon Apple Surprise Ingredients: 3 apples, cored and sliced 1⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1⁄4 tsp nutmeg 2 tbsp butter, melted 1 refrigerated pie crust Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Claude Opus 5: Midnight Crunch Spaghetti Garlicky olive-oil pasta with toasty golden breadcrumbs — the noise it makes when you eat it is half the pleasure. Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Total: 20 minutes Serves: 2 generously Ingredients (7) 8 oz spaghetti (or any long pasta) ⅓ cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ½ tsp red…
One month, three habits, someone starting from nothing.
Claude 2: Here is a 1-month beginner health and longevity plan focused on diet, exercise, and sleep: Diet: Eliminate sugary drinks and limit sweets. Replace with water and fruits. Eat more veggies. Aim for 1-2 cups with each meal. Focus on dark leafy greens, broccoli, carrots. Increase fiber intake.
Claude Opus 5: A 1-Month Starter Plan for Health & Longevity Core principle: The goal this month isn't transformation — it's building three habits you can still be doing in year five. Consistency beats intensity every time.
Price and specs
Not enough votes to call it. On the specs, Claude Opus 5 has the edge: bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.
| Spec | Claude 2 | Claude Opus 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Input price | $11.02/M tokens | $5/M tokens |
| Output price | $32.68/M tokens | $25/M tokens |
| Context window | 100K tokens | 1.0M tokens |
| Weights | — | Closed |
| Free API (OpenRouter) | No | No |
| Released | Jun 2023 | Jul 2026 |
| At 10M a month | $110 | $50.00 |
Input tokens at list price. No caching, no batch discount.
Where to run it
Claude 2
No hosts listed on OpenRouter.
Per million tokens. Prices and uptime via OpenRouter, checked 10 Oct 2026.
Common questions
What is the difference between Claude 2 and Claude Opus 5?
Both are developed by Anthropic but target different use cases. Claude 2 has a 100K token context window vs Claude Opus 5's 1.0M. You can compare their actual outputs across 5 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.
Which is better, Claude 2 or Claude Opus 5?
It depends on your use case. Claude 2 and Claude Opus 5 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 5 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.
How much does Claude 2 cost compared to Claude Opus 5?
Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens and Claude Opus 5 costs $5/M input tokens. Claude Opus 5 is $6.02/M cheaper per input. Check their side-by-side outputs on Rival to see if the price difference is justified by quality.
How can I compare Claude 2 and Claude Opus 5 on Rival?
This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude 2 and Claude Opus 5 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output in a blind duel. Browsing and voting are free. No account is needed to look; signing in only saves your votes and likes.
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