Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet edges out the OpenAI GPT-4o mini in the ai language models category, particularly in design, scoring 7.2/10 vs 6.3/10. If you want the better overall performer, Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet is the clear pick.
Scores are relative within the ai language modelscategory. Percentages show each dimension's weight in the overall score. A difference of less than 0.5 points is considered a tie.
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Lower cost = better value. Free = open-source self-hosted.
| Metric | 3.7 Sonnet | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|
| Input (Prompt) | $3.00/1M | ✓$0.15/1M |
| Output (Completion) | $15.00/1M | ✓$0.60/1M |
| Open Source | Proprietary | Proprietary |
Context Window (tokens)
| Metric | 3.7 Sonnet | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|
| Max Output | 16,000 tok | ✓16,384 tok |
| Speed | 90 tok/s | ✓220 tok/s |
| Time to First Token | 600ms | ✓280ms |
| Languages | 50+ | 50+ |
Higher is better. Industry-standard AI evaluation benchmarks.
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| Feature | 3.7 Sonnet | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / Chain-of-Thought | ✓ | ✕ |
| Vision (Image Input) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audio Input | ✕ | ✕ |
| Video Input | ✕ | ✕ |
| Image/Audio Output | ✕ | ✕ |
| Function Calling / Tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| JSON Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time Web Access | ✕ | ✕ |
| Fine-tuning Support | ✕ | ✓ |
| Batch API | ✓ | ✓ |
| Streaming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✕ | ✕ |
| Field | 3.7 Sonnet | GPT-4o mini |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Anthropic | OpenAI |
| Knowledge Cutoff | 2024-10 | 2023-10 |
| Best For | codingreasoninganalysiswriting | high volumecost efficiencysimple tasks |
Buy Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet if…
Buy the Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Buy OpenAI GPT-4o mini if…
Choose the OpenAI GPT-4o mini if budget is your top priority — it offers competitive specs at a lower price point.
Who do you think wins this matchup?
Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet edges out the OpenAI GPT-4o mini in the ai language models category, particularly in design, scoring 7.2/10 vs 6.3/10. If you want the better overall performer, Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet is the clear pick.
Yes, Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet scores higher overall (9.4 vs 8.3).
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Buy the Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet if you want the best performance in this comparison. It scores higher overall and is the recommended choice for most buyers.
Choose the OpenAI GPT-4o mini if budget is your top priority — it offers competitive specs at a lower price point.