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Claude Fable 5.2 scores high on intelligence index but is expensive

Claude Fable 5.2 has achieved a score of 65 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, positioning it as a top-performing model. Despite its high intelligence, the model is noted for its expensive pricing, with input tokens costing $8.00 per 1M and output tokens at $40.00 per 1M. The model supports a 1M token context window and was released by Anthropic on November 9, 2026. AI

IMPACT Sets a new benchmark for intelligence scores, though its high cost may limit adoption.

RANK_REASON Frontier-lab model release with system card. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=2 ai=1.0]

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Claude Fable 5.2 scores high on intelligence index but is expensive

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18 / 100
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Significant
Frontier-lab model release with system card. [lever_c_demoted from frontier_release: ic=2 ai=1.0]
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2 independent sources
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model release, product
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High
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Breaking (< 6h)
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COVERAGE [2]

  1. HN — claude cli stories TIER_1 English(EN) · theanonymousone ·

    Claude Fable 5.2 Scores 65 on Artificial Analysis, Highest So Far

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

    November 2026 Claude Fable 5.2 Scores 65 on Artificial Analysis, Highest So Far https:// artificialanalysis.ai/models/c laude-fable-5-2 # ai # claude

    November 2026 Claude Fable 5.2 Scores 65 on Artificial Analysis, Highest So Far https:// artificialanalysis.ai/models/c laude-fable-5-2 # ai # claude