What is the difference between Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet and Claude 2?

Both are developed by Anthropic but target different use cases. Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet has a 200K token context window vs Claude 2's 100K. in 6 community votes on Rival, Claude 2 wins 100% of head-to-head matchups. These results are based on blind head-to-head voting across 5 challenges.

Which is better, Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet or Claude 2?

Based on 6 community votes on Rival, Claude 2 wins 100% of head-to-head matchups against Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet. Claude 2 is strongest in Web Design, Image Generation.

How much does Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet cost compared to Claude 2?

Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet costs $6/M input tokens and Claude 2 costs $11.02/M input tokens. Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet is $5.02/M cheaper per input. The more expensive model wins 100% of duels, so the premium may be justified by quality.

How are Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet vs Claude 2 votes collected on Rival?

Rival presents both models' outputs side-by-side in blind duels. Voters see the responses but don't know which model produced each one, eliminating brand bias. 6 votes have been collected for this pair across 5 challenges. All vote data is part of Rival's open dataset.

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Claude 3.7 Thinking SonnetvsClaude 2

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Why Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet?

1.2x cheaper overall$6.00/M in · $30.00/M out

2x more context200K

21 months newerFeb 2025

Why Claude 2?

Dead even. This one's a coin flip.

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Movie

The Shawshank Redemption

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Album

Kind of Blue

Miles Davis

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Book

Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus

Mary Shelley

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City

Amsterdam

Netherlands

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Game

Portal 2

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5 / 5

Simple 7-Ingredient Recipeconversation

Generate a unique and simple recipe with common ingredients.

Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

"Pantry Raid Pasta"

A crispy, savory pasta dish made with just 7 basic ingredients you already have!

Ingredients:

8 oz pasta (any type)
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt (plus more for pasta water)
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt.
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
While pasta cooks, melt butter (or heat oil) in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add breadcrumbs to the skillet and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, along with the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
Toss everything together, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to help everything combine.
Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan if desired.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2-3

Tip: This versatile dish works with any pasta shape. For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or dried herbs if you have them on hand!

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Claude 2

Anthropic · Jun 2023text

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.
In a bowl, toss the apple slices with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg until coated.
Pour melted butter over apple mixture and stir to coat apples.
Roll out pie crust and press into a 9-inch pie plate. Scoop apple mixture into pie crust.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until apples are tender and top is lightly browned.
Allow to cool 15 minutes before serving.

Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 25-30 minutes Total Time: 35-40 minutes

Enjoy this sweet and cinnamon-y apple surprise! The pie crust adds a nice contrast to the tender spiced apples.

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Beginner's Longevity Planreasoning

Create a starter plan for improving long-term health.

Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet

Anthropic · Feb 2025text

1-Month Beginner's Health & Longevity Plan

This simple plan focuses on three foundational areas of health that offer significant benefits for longevity. Start with small changes and gradually build sustainable habits over the month.

AREA 1: NUTRITION

Week 1: Foundation

Drink water first thing each morning and aim for 8 glasses daily
Add one vegetable serving to each meal
Reduce sugary drinks by half, replacing with water or herbal tea

Week 2: Protein & Awareness

Include a palm-sized portion of protein at each meal
Begin reading food labels, focusing on sugar content
Eat meals at consistent times without distractions once daily

Week 3: Quality Upgrades

Replace one processed food item daily with a whole food alternative
Create a simple grocery list focusing on perimeter-of-store items
Try one new fruit or vegetable you haven't eaten before

Week 4: Sustainability

Learn one simple meal prep technique (like batch cooking grains)
Practice the 80/20 approach: nutritious choices 80% of the time
Identify your 3 most sustainable nutrition changes to continue long-term

AREA 2: MOVEMENT

Week 1: Breaking Sedentary Patterns

Take a 10-minute walk after one meal daily
Set hourly reminders to stand and stretch for 1-2 minutes
Do a basic mobility assessment to identify tight areas

Week 2: Structured Exercise Introduction

Schedule three 20-minute exercise sessions this week
Try a beginner-friendly strength routine (5-minute videos work well)
Focus on finding activities you genuinely enjoy

Week 3: Building Consistency

Increase to four 20-minute movement sessions weekly
Add 5 minutes of basic stretching after each workout
Track your activity and energy levels in a simple journal

Week 4: Creating a Sustainable Routine

Try one new physical activity you're curious about
Identify your ideal time of day for exercise
Plan a realistic exercise schedule for next month (frequency/duration)

AREA 3: SLEEP

Week 1: Environment Optimization

Make your bedroom as dark and quiet as possible
Remove electronic devices from your bedroom (or use "do not disturb")
Note your natural sleep and wake patterns for awareness

Week 2: Routine Development

Set consistent sleep and wake times (even on weekends)
Create a 10-minute pre-sleep relaxation routine
Limit caffeine after noon and screen time one hour before bed

Week 3: Quality Improvement

Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep nightly
Try a simple relaxation technique for falling asleep (deep breathing)
Lower your bedroom temperature slightly (65-68°F is optimal)

Week 4: Refinement

Review your sleep journal to identify what most impacts your sleep
Create a plan for handling occasional sleep disruptions
Celebrate sleep improvements and commit to your most effective habits

Remember: Focus on progress, not perfection. Even small improvements across these areas will compound over time for significant health benefits!

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Claude 2

Anthropic · Jun 2023text

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. Eat beans, lentils, oats, berries, and nuts.
Cook at home more instead of eating out.

Exercise:

Walk for 30+ minutes, 4-5 days per week. Start slow if needed and gradually in crease pace and distance. Go ing outside is great motivation! - Do bodyweight exercises like squats, lunges and pu shups 2-3 times per week. Start with 5-10 reps, 2 sets. Build up gradually. Can be done at home with no equipment.

Sleep:

Stick to a regular sleep/wake time schedule, even on weekends.
Develop an relaxing pre-bed routine - hot bath, read a book (not a screen), un wind.
Make your bedroom dark, quiet, and cooler temperature. Remove screens and dist racting devices.
Try to get 7-8 hours a night. Nap if excessively tired but limit to 30 minutes .

The key is developing sustainable habits. Start with small, realistic changes fo cused on nutrient-dense whol e foods, more activity in your day, and consistent restful sleep. Monitor energy and how you feel to track progress. Be patient, stay positive, and congratulate small wins. After a month reevaluate and build upon what's working. The journey continues by adding more longevity boosting practices around stress management, connections with others, and finding purpose. But this is an excellent healthy foundation to start with!

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Minimalist Logo SVGimage generation

Design a clean SVG logo for a fictional brand.

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Simple Falling Object Gameweb design

Build a basic interactive browser game.

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Anthropic · Feb 2025website

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Animated Digital Business Cardweb design

Create a stylish, animated digital business card.

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Find Your Model

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Run this matchup on your actual task. 30 seconds. No card.

Can you tell Claude from GPT?

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Pick Claude 2. In 6 blind votes, Claude 2 wins 100% of the time. That's not luck.

Claude 2 particularly excels in Web Design, Image Generation.

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1-Month Beginner's Health & Longevity Plan

This simple plan focuses on three foundational areas of health that offer significant benefits for longevity. Start with small changes and gradually build sustainable habits over the month.

AREA 1: NUTRITION

Week 1: Foundation

Drink water first thing each morning and aim for 8 glasses daily
Add one vegetable serving to each meal
Reduce sugary drinks by half, replacing with water or herbal tea

Week 2: Protein & Awareness

Include a palm-sized portion of protein at each meal
Begin reading food labels, focusing on sugar content
Eat meals at consistent times without distractions once daily

Week 3: Quality Upgrades

Replace one processed food item daily with a whole food alternative
Create a simple grocery list focusing on perimeter-of-store items
Try one new fruit or vegetable you haven't eaten before

Week 4: Sustainability

Learn one simple meal prep technique (like batch cooking grains)
Practice the 80/20 approach: nutritious choices 80% of the time
Identify your 3 most sustainable nutrition changes to continue long-term

AREA 2: MOVEMENT

Week 1: Breaking Sedentary Patterns

Take a 10-minute walk after one meal daily
Set hourly reminders to stand and stretch for 1-2 minutes
Do a basic mobility assessment to identify tight areas

Week 2: Structured Exercise Introduction

Schedule three 20-minute exercise sessions this week
Try a beginner-friendly strength routine (5-minute videos work well)
Focus on finding activities you genuinely enjoy

Week 3: Building Consistency

Increase to four 20-minute movement sessions weekly
Add 5 minutes of basic stretching after each workout
Track your activity and energy levels in a simple journal

Week 4: Creating a Sustainable Routine

Try one new physical activity you're curious about
Identify your ideal time of day for exercise
Plan a realistic exercise schedule for next month (frequency/duration)

AREA 3: SLEEP

Week 1: Environment Optimization

Make your bedroom as dark and quiet as possible
Remove electronic devices from your bedroom (or use "do not disturb")
Note your natural sleep and wake patterns for awareness

Week 2: Routine Development

Set consistent sleep and wake times (even on weekends)
Create a 10-minute pre-sleep relaxation routine
Limit caffeine after noon and screen time one hour before bed

Week 3: Quality Improvement

Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep nightly
Try a simple relaxation technique for falling asleep (deep breathing)
Lower your bedroom temperature slightly (65-68°F is optimal)

Week 4: Refinement

Review your sleep journal to identify what most impacts your sleep
Create a plan for handling occasional sleep disruptions
Celebrate sleep improvements and commit to your most effective habits

Remember: Focus on progress, not perfection. Even small improvements across these areas will compound over time for significant health benefits!

Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet vs Claude 2

Which is better, Claude 3.7 Thinking Sonnet or Claude 2?