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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)
| Signal | Strength | Weight | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmarksjust now | 79 | 30% | +23.7 |
| Capabilitiesjust now | 83 | 20% | +16.7 |
| Recencyjust now | 78 | 15% | +11.6 |
| Context Windowjust now | 84 | 10% | +8.4 |
| Output Capacityjust now | 80 | 10% | +8.0 |
| Pricingjust now | 15 | 15% | +2.3 |
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