GPT-5.1 codex max vs Claude 4.6 Sonnet Max

Detailed comparison of capabilities, features, and performance.

GPT-5.1 codex max

GPT-5.1 codex max

OpenAI
VS
Claude 4.6 Sonnet Max

Claude 4.6 Sonnet Max

Anthropic
Feature GPT-5.1 codex max Claude 4.6 Sonnet Max
AI Lab OpenAI Anthropic
Context Size 400,000 tokens 1,000,000 tokens
Max Output Size 128,000 tokens 16,000 tokens
Frontier Model Yes Yes
Vision Support Yes Yes
Description A version of GPT-5.1 optimized for coding tasks set in max mode. The latest Sonnet 4.6 model from Anthropic with effort set to max for highest reasoning and creativity, ideal for complex agentic tasks

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