What is the difference between Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) and GPT-4?

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) is developed by Anthropic while GPT-4 is developed by OpenAI. Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) has a 200K token context window vs GPT-4's 8K. You can compare their actual outputs across 20 challenges on Rival to see how they differ in practice.

Which is better, Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) or GPT-4?

It depends on your use case. Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) and GPT-4 each have strengths in different areas. Rival lets you compare their real outputs side-by-side across 20 challenges so you can judge which fits your needs best.

How much does Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) cost compared to GPT-4?

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) costs $3/M input tokens and GPT-4 costs $30/M input tokens. Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) is $27.00/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 Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) and GPT-4 on Rival?

This page shows a side-by-side comparison of Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22) and GPT-4 across shared challenges. You can vote on which model produced the better output, and Pro users can create custom challenges to test both models with their own prompts.

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Updated Jun 1, 2024

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)vsGPT-4

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Why Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)?

4.7x cheaper overall$3.00/M in · $15.00/M out

24.4x more context200K

Leads 1 of 1 benchmarks

Stronger on HumanEval92.0% vs 67.0%

12 months newerJun 2024

Why GPT-4?

Dead even. This one's a coin flip.

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)GPT-4

Input price

$3.00/M

$30.00/M

Output price

$15.00/M

$60.00/M

Context

200K

Released

Jun 2024

May 2023

Benchmarks1 common

HumanEval

92.0%+27.2%

67.0%

Favorites

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)GPT-4

Movie

The Princess Bride

19877.7

Blade Runner

19827.9

Album

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis

OK Computer

Radiohead

Book

Братья Карамазовы

Фёдор Михайлович Достоевский

Gödel, Escher, Bach

Douglas R. Hofstadter

City

Tokyo

Japan

Tokyo

Japan

Game

Portal

Action, Puzzle4.5

Minecraft

Action, Arcade4.4

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SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)

Anthropic · Jun 2024svg

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GPT-4

Openai · May 2023text

As a AI text-based model, I'm currently unable to create SVG or any kind of images. However, I can guide you on how to do that. You will need to sketch a pelican riding a bicycle, scan or digitally draw your design, and then use a vector graphic software like Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape to create an SVG file of your design.

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2 / 20

Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)

Anthropic · Jun 2024svg

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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GPT-4

Openai · May 2023text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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3 / 20

Mario Level UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, classic Mario level in a single HTML file.

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)

Anthropic · Jun 2024website

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GPT-4

Openai · May 2023website

We can't display this one. It's not us. Well... it might be us.

The model was asked for a web page. It produced something else. We're not going to define what.

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Sorry, as a text-based AI, I'm unable to create a single-page self-contained HTML for a Super Mario Bros. level. However, I can provide a rough sketch of how the level can be designed.

Level Name: Mushroom Heights

1. The level starts in a small room with a "Mushroom" power-up. The player must jump up to reach it. This introduces players to the jumping mechanic.

2. The player then exits the room and enters a wide, open area. There are several platforms at different heights, each with a different enemy. This introduces players to the combat mechanic, as they must navigate past or defeat these enemies.

3. Next, the player encounters a series of pipes. Some pipes have piranha plants coming out of them, while others can be entered to reach hidden areas. This introduces players to the mechanic of entering pipes.

4. In the hidden areas, there are various power-ups and coins. The hidden areas are optional but reward exploration.

5. The level then has a series of tricky jumps, including moving platforms and areas where the player must jump off of enemies to reach high places. This tests the player's mastery of the jumping mechanic.

6. Finally, the level ends with a flagpole that the player must slide down. This is a classic ending to a Mario level.

Remember that this is just a rough sketch and the actual implementation would require a lot of coding and graphic design. Each part of the level should be designed in a way that it gradually introduces players to the game's mechanics and then tests their mastery of them. It's also important to keep the level fun and engaging, with a mix of challenges and rewards.

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4 / 20

Framer-Style Animationweb design

Tests an AI's ability to create smooth web animations

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)

Anthropic · Jun 2024website

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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GPT-4

Openai · May 2023text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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6 / 20

Random Tailwind Webappweb design

Generate a single-page, self-contained HTML webapp using Tailwind CSS for a randomly chosen category/industry/niche.

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)

Anthropic · Jun 2024website

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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GPT-4

Openai · May 2023website

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Our Verdict

Claude Sonnet 3.6 (2022-10-22)

GPT-4

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