# Anthropic Launches New Flagship Model Claude Opus 5

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- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Source date: 2026-07-27
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Anthropic has released Claude Opus 5, which matches the intelligence of Fable 5 at half the cost. It sets new records in programming and knowledge work benchmarks and is now the default model for Claude Max.

## At a glance

- Claude Opus 5 matches Fable 5's intelligence at half the price
- Sets new benchmark records and becomes the default Claude Max model

## The update

Anthropic has officially launched its new flagship model, Claude Opus 5. This model approaches the intelligence level of Fable 5 while costing only half as much, offering exceptional value. It has set new industry records in authoritative benchmarks for programming and knowledge work, such as Frontier-Bench and GDPval-AA. The model performs exceptionally well in practical scenarios including software development, business automation, and computer operation. With performance significantly leading competitors at the same cost, Claude Opus 5 is now the default model for Claude Max and the strongest option for Pro users, marking an enhanced competitive position in the high-end AI market.

## Sources

- [机器之心](https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/XaDjlzrbgKYQA1jdYLm4GA) (2026-07-27)

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