Claude Opus 5 Scores 61 Points, Outperforms Fable 5 at Lower Costs

Claude Opus 5 has achieved a score of 61 points in the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, making it the top performer in this benchmarking index, as reported by The Decoder. The model excels in analytical quality and coding capabilities, outperforming Claude Fable 5 while costing up to half as much at lower reasoning tiers. This development indicates a competitive pricing strategy from Anthropic, positioning Claude Opus 5 as a viable alternative for organizations looking to leverage advanced AI capabilities without incurring high costs. The race at the top remains close, particularly with competitors like GPT-5.6 Sol also vying for market share.