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Claude Sonnet 4.5

by Anthropic

Claude Sonnet 4.5 is Anthropic’s most advanced Sonnet model to date, optimized for real-world agents and coding workflows. It delivers state-of-the-art performance on coding benchmarks such as SWE-bench Verified, with improvements across system design, code security, and specification adherence. The model is designed for extended autonomous operation, maintaining task continuity across sessions and providing fact-based progress tracking. Sonnet 4.5 also introduces stronger agentic capabilities, including improved tool orchestration, speculative parallel execution, and more efficient context and memory management. With enhanced context tracking and awareness of token usage across tool calls, it is particularly well-suited for multi-context and long-running workflows. Use cases span software engineering, cybersecurity, financial analysis, research agents, and other domains requiring sustained reasoning and tool use.

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Input Price$3.00/1M tokens
Output Price$15.00/1M tokens
Intelligence44.3
Coding46.4

Specifications

Technical details and pricing.

ProviderAnthropic
Context Window1,000,000 tokens
Release DateFeb 17, 2026
ModalitiesText, Image, File → Text
CapabilitiesVision

Benchmarks

7 benchmark scores from Artificial Analysis.

GPQA79.9%
HLE13.2%
SciCode46.9%
LCR57.7%
IFBench41.2%
Tau279.5%
TerminalBench Hard46.2%

Composite Indices

Intelligence, Coding, Math

Standard Benchmarks

Academic and industry benchmarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claude Sonnet 4.5 good for?

Use Claude Sonnet 4.5 for everyday tasks like writing, summarizing, brainstorming, and getting clear explanations.

How much does Claude Sonnet 4.5 cost?

Pricing is based on usage. Current rates are $3.00/1M tokens for input and $15.00/1M tokens for output.

Can I try Claude Sonnet 4.5 for free?

Yes. You can start a chat instantly and test the model before deciding on a plan.

Does Claude Sonnet 4.5 support images or audio?

Claude Sonnet 4.5 can understand images.

Benchmarks and pricing are sourced from Artificial Analysis where available. OpenRouter specs are used as a fallback.