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Step 3.7 Flash claims 23x more intelligence per dollar than Claude Fable 5

A new AI model, Step 3.7 Flash, claims to offer 23 times greater intelligence per dollar compared to Anthropic's Claude Fable 5. The model boasts a higher intelligence index (59.9 vs. 30.3) and a significantly lower blended price of $0.438 per 1 million tokens, versus $20 per 1 million tokens for Claude Fable 5. This comparison is based on identical benchmarks and methodology, with Step 3.7 Flash being available for self-hosting. AI

IMPACT This release suggests a potential shift towards more cost-effective and self-hostable AI solutions, challenging established proprietary models.

RANK_REASON The item describes a new AI model release and its performance claims, positioning it as a potential alternative to existing models.

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Step 3.7 Flash claims 23x more intelligence per dollar than Claude Fable 5

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    💰 Step 3.7 Flash gives you 23x more intelligence per dollar than Claude Fable 5. Intelligence index: 30.3 vs 59.9 Blended price: $0.438 vs $20 per 1M tokens Sam

    💰 Step 3.7 Flash gives you 23x more intelligence per dollar than Claude Fable 5. Intelligence index: 30.3 vs 59.9 Blended price: $0.438 vs $20 per 1M tokens Same benchmarks. Same methodology. One you can download and self-host. The other you rent. Independent data → https:// open…