Anthropic · Writing, knowledge and maximum quality
Claude Fable 5
A very strong general-purpose model for demanding writing, complex reasoning and working with facts, when higher costs are not the main constraint.
- Costs
- Very high · use only where the benefit justifies the cost
- Speed
- Slow at the most thorough setting
- Availability
- Online service and apps from Anthropic
- Input length
- Handles long inputs; the exact limit depends on the service used
- Inputs
- Text and image inputs
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Indicative capability profile
Where the model is strong
The five levels are our clear summary of the results below. They are not a ranking that applies to every task.
Ideal use
When to choose it
- Long specialist texts and editorial content
- Tasks combining knowledge, logical reasoning and precise instructions
- Second review of strategic materials
Usage boundaries
When to choose another model
- Bulk routine processing
- Tasks where cost per request is the main criterion
Traceable supporting sources
Data and measurement sources
Distinguish between the manufacturer's documentation and the results of a specific test. Measurements also depend on the settings and the task set used.
LiveBench 2026-06-25
80.8 overall · 90.7 for languageVery good result in language, problem-solving and coding.
Open original source ↗Intelligence Index v4.1
60 pointsPerformance among the best models; the newer Opus 5 reached a similar level at a lower cost.
Open original source ↗Trends over time
Related events from AI Radar
Anthropic challenges US approach in the Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 export control case, responds with jailbreak severity framework
New: Export control issued due to concerns about a jailbreak and the model's cyber capabilities; Anthropic challenged the legality of the export control and the lack of a clear process; Anthropic responded by publishing a jailbreak severity framework
Security researchers and developers now have access to a formal Anthropic program and framework for reporting and assessing the severity of jailbreaks affecting Claude models.
Companies dependent on the Claude Fable 5 or Mythos 5 models face the risk that US export controls could temporarily restrict their access to the model without a clearly defined process, which is relevant for supply chain and geopolitical risk planning.
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