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Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 vs Claude Opus 5

Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 is 2.9× cheaper per token on a blended 3:1 basis. Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 accepts the larger context window (1.0M).

Head to head
Blended price uses a 3:1 input:output mix
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06Claude Opus 5
ProviderGoogleAnthropic
Input $/1M$1.25$5.00
Output $/1M$10.00$25.00
Blended $/1M$3.44$10.00
Context window1.0M1M
Max output66K128K
ReleasedMay 2025Jul 2026
LicenceProprietaryProprietary
Choose Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 if…
  • Costs less per token — $3.44 vs $10.00 blended
  • Larger context window (1.0M)
Choose Claude Opus 5 if…
  • Newer model (released Jul 2026)
FAQ
Which is better, Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 or Claude Opus 5?
We do not hold independently-run benchmark scores covering both Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 and Claude Opus 5, so we make no quality claim. Their pricing and specifications are compared on this page.
Is Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 cheaper than Claude Opus 5?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 is cheaper: $3.44 versus $10.00 per million tokens blended at 3:1 input:output. Input alone: $1.25 vs $5.00. Output alone: $10.00 vs $25.00.
What context windows do Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 and Claude Opus 5 have?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06: 1,048,576 tokens. Claude Opus 5: 1,000,000 tokens.
Who makes Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 and Claude Opus 5?
Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview 05-06 is made by Google. Claude Opus 5 is made by Anthropic.
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