| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Best Configuration | π model-gpt-5.2 |
| Pass Rate | 4/4 tests (100%) |
| Total Cost | $0.297 (gpt-5.2: $0.173, claude-opus-4.5: $0.253) |
| Recommendation | π’ Deploy gpt-5.2 |
Verdict: Both agents passed all tests, but gpt-5.2 delivered more production-ready code (validation, logging, CLI support) at a lower cost than claude-opus-4.5.
| Agent | Pass Rate | Cost | Avg Duration | Tool Use | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| model-gpt-5.2 | 2/2 (100%) | $0.173 | 26.5s | create, view, glob, grep, powershell | π Best |
| model-claude-opus-4.5 | 2/2 (100%) | $0.253 | 10.9s | create | β Correct but pricier |
| Test | gpt-5.2 | claude-opus-4.5 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create Fibonacci function | β | β | Both correct, 0-indexed |
| JSON parser with error handling | β | β | gpt-5.2 more robust |
| Capability | gpt-5.2 | claude-opus-4.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Correctness | β | β |
| Error handling depth | β Strong | β οΈ Basic |
| Input validation | β Yes | β No |
| Logging / defaults | β Yes | β No |
| CLI usability | β Included | β None |
| Tool utilization | β οΈ Heavy | β Minimal |
| Cost efficiency | π Better | β Higher |
Verdict: Best choice for production-oriented coding agents where robustness and extensibility matter.
Strengths:
- Adds input validation (TypeError, ValueError)
- Graceful error handling with defaults and logging
- Self-verifies output via CLI execution
- Uses tools to confirm assumptions (tests, workspace scan)
Weaknesses: - Slightly slower - Extra tool calls may be unnecessary for trivial tasks
Verdict: Good for fast, minimal implementations when simplicity is preferred over robustness.
Strengths: - Very fast execution - Concise, readable code - Minimal tool usage
Weaknesses:
- No input validation
- Error handling limited to print statements
- No extensibility hooks (logging, defaults, CLI)
| Tool | gpt-5.2 | claude-opus-4.5 | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| create | β | β | Required |
| view | β | β | Useful for verification |
| glob / grep | β οΈ | β | Likely unnecessary |
| powershell | β | β | Good self-check |
Observation: gpt-5.2 tends to over-explore the workspace. Claude relies on prompt confidence and skips verification.
| Priority | Change | Expected Impact |
|---|---|---|
| π‘ Recommended | Reduce exploratory glob/grep for simple tasks |
β¬οΈ ~10β15% cost |
| π’ Nice to have | Add optional validation to Claude instructions | β¬οΈ Code robustness |
Details:
1. Reduce workspace scanning (gpt-5.2)
- Current: Multiple glob/grep calls even when no tests exist
- Change: Add instruction:
Only inspect the workspace if tests or specifications are explicitly mentioned.
- Impact: Faster execution, lower cost, same correctness
Deploy
model-gpt-5.2as the default coding agent.
It matches Claudeβs correctness while delivering better engineering quality at a lower cost, making it the stronger baseline for real-world coding tasks.
| Agent | Tests | Pass Rate | Tokens | Cost | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| π₯ | model-gpt-5.2 | 1/1 | 100% | 0 | $0.0716 | 27.4s |
| π₯ | model-gpt-5.2 | 1/1 | 100% | 0 | $0.1014 | 25.5s |
| π₯ | model-claude-opus-4.5 | 1/1 | 100% | 0 | $0.1245 | 10.8s |
| 4 | model-claude-opus-4.5 | 1/1 | 100% | 0 | $0.1282 | 11.1s |