Claude Sonnet 5 vs GPT-6 Astra: Specs & Benchmark Comparison
| Characteristic | Claude Sonnet 5 | GPT-6 Astra |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Anthropic | OpenAI |
| Release Date | June 30, 2026 | September 3, 2026 |
| Parameters | — | — |
| Multimodal | Yes | Yes |
| Context (input) | 1.0M | 1.1M |
| Context (output) | 64K | 128K |
| Input Price / 1M | $2.00 | $10.00 |
| Output Price / 1M | $10.00 | $50.00 |
| Average Score | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Benchmarks | ||
| AutomationBench | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| DeepSWE 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| FrontierCode 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| BrowseComp | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| HealthBench Professional | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Visual Benchmark Comparison
Claude Sonnet 5
GPT-6 Astra
AutomationBench0.1 vs 0.4
0.1
0.4
DeepSWE 1.10.5 vs 0.7
0.5
0.7
FrontierCode 1.10.4 vs 0.5
0.4
0.5
BrowseComp0.8 vs 0.9
0.8
0.9
HealthBench Professional0.6 vs 0.6
0.6
0.6
Verdict
GPT-6 Astra leads in 2 out of 4 comparison categories.
Overall Performance
Both models show comparable average scores: Claude Sonnet 5 — 0.6, GPT-6 Astra — 0.7.
API Cost
Claude Sonnet 5 is 5.0x cheaper: input $2.00/1M vs $10.00/1M tokens.
Context Window
GPT-6 Astra supports a larger context: 1M vs 1M tokens.
Recency
GPT-6 Astra is newer: released 9/3/2026 vs 6/30/2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for coding — Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-6 Astra?
Direct comparison on the SWE-Bench benchmark is not available. We recommend reviewing other metrics on the comparison page.
Which model is cheaper — Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-6 Astra?
Claude Sonnet 5 is cheaper for input: $2.00 per 1M tokens vs $10.00.
Which has a larger context window — Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-6 Astra?
GPT-6 Astra supports a larger context: 1,050,000 tokens vs 1,000,000.
The Claude Sonnet 5 and GPT-6 Astra comparison is updated for 2026. Data includes benchmark results, API pricing, context window size and other specifications. For more detailed information, visit the Claude Sonnet 5 or GPT-6 Astra page. See also the complete list of AI model comparisons.