About Claude Sonnet 4
Claude Sonnet 4 significantly enhances the capabilities of its predecessor, Sonnet 3.7, excelling in both coding and reasoning tasks with improved precision and controllability. Achieving state-of-the-art performance on SWE-bench (72.7%), Sonnet 4 balances capability and computational efficiency, making it suitable for a broad range of applications from routine coding tasks to complex software development projects. Key enhancements include improved autonomous codebase navigation, reduced error rates in agent-driven workflows, and increased reliability in following intricate instructions. Sonnet 4 is optimized for practical everyday use, providing advanced reasoning capabilities while maintaining efficiency and responsiveness in diverse internal and external scenarios. Read more at the [blog post here](https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-4)
Model Specifications
Best For
- Complex reasoning, math problems, multi-step logic
- Image analysis, document understanding, visual Q&A
- Conversations, content writing, general assistance
Consider Alternatives For
- Simple Q&A (cheaper models available)
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Anthropic Model Lineup
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| Model | Input | Output | Context | Capabilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Sonnet 4 Current | Free | Free | 1.0M | chat reasoning tool_use vision |
| Claude 3.5 Haiku (2024-10-22) | Free | Free | 200k | chat vision |
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet (2024-06-20) | Free | Free | 200k | chat vision |
| Claude 3.5 Sonnet (2024-06-20) | Free | Free | 200k | chat vision |
| Claude 3 Sonnet | Free | Free | 200k | chat vision |
| Claude 3 Sonnet | Free | Free | 200k | chat vision |
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